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Gynaecology & Obstetrics General 68b0b52b

The newborn has heart rate of 80 bpm and gasping respiration. What is your next step

A
Positive pressure ventilation with room air.
B
Intubate the newborn.
C
Positive pressure ventilation with 50 % oxygen.
D
Continuous positive airway pressure with 100% oxygen.
High-Yield Explanation
Apnea, gasping respirations or heart rate < 100 bpm beyond 30 seconds after delivery should prompt administration of positive pressure ventilation with room air.

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