Assessing adherence to standards for neonatal resuscitation taught throughout the perinatal referral area. A quality assurance activity

K M McCulloch; D Vidyasagar

doi:10.1016/s0031-3955(16)38519-4

Assessing adherence to standards for neonatal resuscitation taught throughout the perinatal referral area. A quality assurance activity

Pediatr Clin North Am. 1993 Apr;40(2):431-8. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)38519-4.

Authors

K M McCulloch¹, D Vidyasagar

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pediatrics, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago.

PMID: 8451090
DOI: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)38519-4

Abstract

The American Heart Association/American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program provides standards for management of newborn infants in birthing areas. Certification and subsequent evaluation of birthing area personnel at perinatal network hospitals should result in better stabilization of infants prior to transport.

MeSH terms

American Heart Association
Certification
Delivery Rooms
Hospitals, University
Humans
Illinois
Infant, Newborn
Intensive Care, Neonatal / standards
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
Neonatology / education
Neonatology / standards*
Outcome Assessment, Health Care
Practice Guidelines as Topic / standards*
Quality Assurance, Health Care / organization & administration*
Referral and Consultation / standards
Resuscitation / education
Resuscitation / standards*
Societies, Medical