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Neonatal Perfusion Assessment

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Neonatal Perfusion Assessment

  • See Also
  1. Newborn Resuscitation
  2. Neonatal Breathing Assessment
  3. Neonatal Circulation Assessment
  • Protocol
  • Evaluate Central Color
  1. Pink or only Peripheral Cyanosis (acrocyanosis)
    1. Observe and monitor
  2. Central Cyanosis
    1. Use Blow-By Oxygen until pink
    2. Re-evaluate status periodically
      1. Neonatal Breathing Assessment
      2. Neonatal Circulation Assessment
  • References
  1. Kattwinkel (2000) Neonatal Resuscitation, AAP-AHA
  2. Kattwinkel (2010) Neonatal Resuscitation, AAP-AHA
  3. Raghuveer (2011) Am Fam Physician 83(8): 911-8 [PubMed]