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Lesson 8: Resuscitation and Stabilization of Babies Born Preterm
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Published:June 2021
"Resuscitation and Stabilization of Babies Born Preterm", Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, Gary M. Weiner, MD, FAAP, Jeanette Zaichkin, RN, MN, NNP-BC
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What you will learn:
▪ Why babies born preterm are at higher risk of medical complications
▪ The additional resources needed to prepare for a preterm birth
▪ Additional strategies to maintain the preterm baby’s body temperature
▪ How to assist ventilation when a preterm baby has difficulty breathing
▪ Additional considerations for oxygen management in a preterm baby
▪ Ways to decrease the chances of lung and brain injury in preterm babies
▪ Special precautions to take after the initial stabilization period
▪ How to present information to parents before the birth of an extremely premature baby
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