Laryngeal Mask Ventilation during Neonatal Resuscitation: A Case Series

Positive pressure ventilation via a facemask is a critical step in neonatal resuscitation but may be a difficult skill for frontline providers or trainees to master. A laryngeal mask is an alternative to endotracheal intubation for some newborns who require an advanced airway. We present the first c...

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Published in:Children
Main Authors: Lauren White, Katelyn Gerth, Vicki Threadgill, Susan Bedwell, Edgardo G. Szyld, Birju A. Shah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Subjects:
laryngeal mask
newborn
resuscitation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/6/897
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Summary:Positive pressure ventilation via a facemask is a critical step in neonatal resuscitation but may be a difficult skill for frontline providers or trainees to master. A laryngeal mask is an alternative to endotracheal intubation for some newborns who require an advanced airway. We present the first case series in the United States in which a laryngeal mask was successfully utilized during resuscitation of newborns greater than or equal to 34 weeks’ gestation following an interdisciplinary quality improvement collaborative and focused training program.
ISSN:2227-9067

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