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ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences2019

Knowledge of clinicians/pediatricians about neonatal resuscitation in a tertiary care hospital.

Ayesha Muneer, Attia Bari, Arslan Haider, Agha Shabbir Ali

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Ayesha MuneerDr. Ayesha Muneer, F.C.P.S. Assistant Professor of Pediatric Medicine , The Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
Attia BariDr. Attia Bari, MCPS, DCH, F.C.P.S, MHPE. Associate Professor, Pediatric Medicine, The Children's Hospital Lahore.
Arslan HaiderDr. Arslan Haider, (Pediatric FCPS Part II resident), The Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
Agha Shabbir AliProf. Agha Shabbir Ali, MCPS, F.C.P.S. Pediatric Medicine, The Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.

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objectiveTo analyze the knowledge of the doctors dealing with pediatric patients about neonatal resuscitation.

methodsThis was a cross sectional study conducted at The Lahore General Hospital over one year. Total 137 doctors related to pediatrics with different job descriptions were enrolled and requested to fill a questionnaire proforma regarding their knowledge about basic equipment required and about neonatal resuscitation steps. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS 20.

resultsOut of 137 participants, majority (71%) had >2 years of experience in pediatrics and 52.5% had higher postgraduate qualification. Neonatal resuscitation workshop was attended by 57% doctors. In resuscitation of newborns at the time of delivery, resuscitating doctors were assisted by nurse in 50%, by junior doctor in 35%, paramedic staff 11% and it was done by single doctor in 4% cases. Oxygen (central or O

conclusionPediatric health care professionals had knowledge about neonatal resuscitation but there are gaps in the practical application. There is a strong need of frequent neonatal resuscitation workshops for improving neonatal outcomes.

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Health ProfessionalKnowledgeNeonatesResuscitation

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PMID31258593
PMCPMC6572989

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