| Done | Not done |
No. | % | No. | % |
Places the baby on preheated radiant warmer | 39 | 97.5 | 1 | 2.5 |
Positions the baby with neck slightly extended | 40 | 100.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Suctions mouth then nose | 40 | 100.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Dries amniotic fluid from body and head | 39 | 97.5 | 1 | 2.5 |
Stimulates baby to breathe | 39 | 97.5 | 1 | 2.5 |
Removes wet linen from contact with baby | 39 | 97.5 | 1 | 2.5 |
Assess the baby's condition | 38 | 95.0 | 2 | 5.0 |
Positions herself at the head or side of the baby | 40 | 100.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Positions the baby with neck slightly extended | 39 | 97.5 | 1 | 2.5 |
Calls for assistance. | 34 | 85.0 | 6 | 15.0 |
Positions the mask properly | 40 | 100.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Begins the ventilations at appropriate rate (40-60 breath/ minute) | 33 | 82.5 | 7 | 17.5 |
Looks for chest movement. | 39 | 97.5 | 1 | 2.5 |
If there is no chest movement: Checks for inadequate seal and head position, blocked airway and insufficient pressure. | 36 | 90.0 | 4 | 10.0 |
Asks the assistant to report heart rate and breathe sound. | 32 | 80.0 | 8 | 20.0 |
Asseses the baby's condition every 30 seconds. | 37 | 92.5 | 3 | 7.5 |
Demonstrate chest compression. For the thumb method, places both thumbs side by side over the midsternum, with the hands encircling the chest and the fingers supporting the neonate's back. | 40 | 100.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
For the two- finger method, place the tips of the middle finger and the ring or index finger over the midsternum in the midline while supporting the neonate's back with the other hand. | 40 | 100 | 0 | 0.0 |
Coordinates ventilation and chest compression | 39 | 97.5 | 1 | 2.5 |
Assesses the baby's condition every 30 seconds. | 38 | 95.0 | 2 | 5.0 |