Neonatal Resuscitation: Neonatal Resuscitation Program 7th Edition Practice Integration.

ABSTRACT

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program meets the education and training needs of health care professionals in the United States who manage newborns in hospitals. The Neonatal Resuscitation Program 7th edition materials were required for use on January 1, 2017. The Neonatal Resuscitation Program focuses on optimal resuscitation readiness and effective communication. This article briefly describes the preparation and principles of newborn resuscitation and selected components of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program Flow Diagram. Five resuscitation scenarios of increasing complexity are used to illustrate how the guidelines are integrated into clinical practice.