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The indication of using adrenaline in neonatal resuscitation is:

A
Heart rate <100 beats/min
B
Heart rate <60 beats/min despite chest compressions and ventilation
C
Heart rate <75 beats/min
D
Heart rate <50 beats/min
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. B. Heart rate <60beats/min despite chest compressions and ventilationMedications used in neonatal ventilation are: Epinephrine and Volume expanders. Epinephrine is indicated when heart rate does not go above 60beats/minute after positive pressure ventilation (PPV) and chest compressions. It is administered intravenously in a dose of 0.1-0.3ml/kg of a 1:10,000 solution.Volume expander: Volume expansion should be considered in a baby in shock with evidence of blood loss (as in antepartum haemorrhage) ringer's lactate or 0.9% saline can be used in a dose of 10ml/kg

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