Should very prem babies be given CPR?
2 Aug, 09 | by Bob Phillips
A premature baby born at 24 weeks gestational age is admitted to the neonatal unit having been born in poor condition and receiving cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with adrenaline in the delivery room. Considering the available evidence, is the use of CPR at delivery of extremely premature infants associated with very poor outcomes such that CPR in these infants may be inappropriate? Does the administration of CPR provide these infants with a chance of survival free of disability?
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