Approximately 10% of term born infants receive some support during the transition to extrauterine life with only few infants receiving more advanced resuscitation such as endotracheal intubation, chest compressions or intravenous epinephrine. However, a timely intervention in these infants remains of utmost importance. While most term infants transition without additional support, many preterm infants require some form of assistance during transition to extrauterine life. Based on the evidence of large randomized controlled trials, there has been a paradigm shift towards less invasive support for preterm infants.
There remain many unanswered questions around neonatal resuscitation, such as the best mode of initial respiratory support or the best timing of various interventions (including time of cord clamping, endotracheal intubation, surfactant application, etc) for both preterm and term infants. This Research Topic aims to describe current advances in research around newborn resuscitation drawing on research from various backgrounds.
Research from animal studies and bench studies can contribute towards a better understanding of fetal and neonatal physiology around the transition from intra- to extra-uterine life while clinical studies are essential in finding the right treatment for the right population. This Research Topic will be clinician-oriented and should provide thought-provoking novel research which will spark new ideas in newborn resuscitation.
This Research Topic is aimed to provide clinicians with thought-provoking novel research as well as with reviews of the best approaches to clinical decision-making in the delivery room. Submitted research will be considered from bench, animal and clinical studies as long as it is relevant for clinicians in the delivery room.
We would like contributing authors to address the following specific themes: umbilical cord management, timing of delivery room interventions, modes and interfaces of non-invasive respiratory support, timing and dosage of drug application, timing of surfactant application, temperature management.
Conflict of Interest Statement
Dr. Gaertner and Dr. Rüegger received an electrical impedance tomography monitor free of charge for research purposes by SenTec AG.
Dr. Springer received funding from Stephan GmbH to conduct a pilot study on synchronised non-invasive positive pressure ventilation. Dr. Springer received remuneration as a speaker for a workshop sponsored by Chiesi.
Approximately 10% of term born infants receive some support during the transition to extrauterine life with only few infants receiving more advanced resuscitation such as endotracheal intubation, chest compressions or intravenous epinephrine. However, a timely intervention in these infants remains of utmost importance. While most term infants transition without additional support, many preterm infants require some form of assistance during transition to extrauterine life. Based on the evidence of large randomized controlled trials, there has been a paradigm shift towards less invasive support for preterm infants.
There remain many unanswered questions around neonatal resuscitation, such as the best mode of initial respiratory support or the best timing of various interventions (including time of cord clamping, endotracheal intubation, surfactant application, etc) for both preterm and term infants. This Research Topic aims to describe current advances in research around newborn resuscitation drawing on research from various backgrounds.
Research from animal studies and bench studies can contribute towards a better understanding of fetal and neonatal physiology around the transition from intra- to extra-uterine life while clinical studies are essential in finding the right treatment for the right population. This Research Topic will be clinician-oriented and should provide thought-provoking novel research which will spark new ideas in newborn resuscitation.
This Research Topic is aimed to provide clinicians with thought-provoking novel research as well as with reviews of the best approaches to clinical decision-making in the delivery room. Submitted research will be considered from bench, animal and clinical studies as long as it is relevant for clinicians in the delivery room.
We would like contributing authors to address the following specific themes: umbilical cord management, timing of delivery room interventions, modes and interfaces of non-invasive respiratory support, timing and dosage of drug application, timing of surfactant application, temperature management.
Conflict of Interest Statement
Dr. Gaertner and Dr. Rüegger received an electrical impedance tomography monitor free of charge for research purposes by SenTec AG.
Dr. Springer received funding from Stephan GmbH to conduct a pilot study on synchronised non-invasive positive pressure ventilation. Dr. Springer received remuneration as a speaker for a workshop sponsored by Chiesi.
