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Newborn Resuscitation Skills in Health Care Providers at a Zambian Tertiary Center, and Comparison to World Health Organization Standards

Published: July 1, 2018

DOI 10.1213/ANE.0000000000003337

Categories: Paediatric Anaesthesia

Language: English

Authors

Mistry, Sara C. MBBS, Lin, Richard MBBS, Mumphansha, Hazel MMed (Anesthesia), Kettley, Laura C. MBChB, Pearson, Janaki A. MBChB, Akrimi, Sonia MBBS, Mayne, David J. MBBS, Hangoma, Wonder PGDip, Bould, M. Dylan MBChB, MEd

Abstract

Birth asphyxia is a leading cause of early neonatal death. In 2013, 32% of neonatal deaths in Zambia were attributable to birth asphyxia and trauma. Basic, timely interventions are key to improving outcomes. However, data from the World Health Organization suggest that resuscitation is often not initiated, or is conducted suboptimally. Currently, there are little data on the quality of newborn resuscitation in the context of a tertiary center in a lower–middle income country. We aimed to measure the competencies of clinical practitioners responsible for newborn resuscitation.

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