"Based on original text by Ronald S. Bloom [and] Catherine Cropley."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 314-317) and index.

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) provider course overview -- 1. Overview and principles of resuscitation -- 2. Initial steps in resuscitation -- 3. Use of resuscitation devices for positive-pressure ventilation -- 4. Chest compressions -- 5. Endotracheal intubation and laryngeal mask airway insertion -- 6. Medications -- 7. Special considerations -- 8. Resuscitation of babies born preterm -- 9. Ethics and care at the end of life -- Integrated skills station performance checklist (basic) -- Integrated skills station performance checklist (advanced) -- Appendix: 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care of the Neonate.

"The extensively revised and updated 6th edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) textbook and accompanying DVD-ROM are designed in accord with the program's curriculum changes and sharpened focus on active, hands-on learning. The text facilitates the newly recommended self-paced learning approach. Self-study is optimized to help students prepare for the mandatory online examination that replaces the traditional written test. It also complements the simulations and case-based sceanarios at the heart of the new NRP. Content updates thoughout the text and DVD-ROM reflect the 2010 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/American Heart Association Guidelines for Neonatal Resuscitation. Must-know new material includes the latest recommendations across key areas of change including: Revisions in the NRP flow diagram; elimination of evaluation of amniotic fluid in initial rapid assessment; use of supplemental oxygen during neonatal resuscitation; use of pulse oximetry; chest compression procedures. The book includes a companion DVD-ROM (for use on both PC and Mac), bringing a higher level of interactivity to the learning process. Active learning features on the DVD include multi-decision point scenarios and randomly generated clinical problems and outcomes"--P. 4 of cover.

System requirements for accompanying DVD-ROM: Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Windows 7 or Windows Vista; 256 MB of RAM; high color (16 bit) display; 800 x 600 display resolution; sound card; 8x DVD-ROM drive; 500 MB available hard disk space.

System requirements for accompanying DVD-ROM: Mac OS X v.10.4; 512 MB of RAM; 500 MB free hard disk space; 8x DVD-ROM drive; 800 x 600 display resolution.