Neonatal Resuscitation Program

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is an educational program in neonatal resuscitation that was developed and is maintained by the American Academy of Pediatrics.[1] This program focuses on basic resuscitation skills for newly born infants.[2]

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With the rollout of the seventh edition of NRP to reflect the 2016 American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for resuscitation, the course format has changed considerably. In the past, a full-day course incorporated lecture, written testing and hands-on skills. Now students study independently, complete an online examination, then attend an in-person skills session. This reduces the classroom time required for the course and allows instructors to focus on the practical skills needed to resuscitate the neonate.[3]

The program is intended for healthcare providers who perform resuscitation in the delivery room or newborn nursery.[4] Providers who take NRP are diverse in their scope of practice. The course outline is flexible to allow providers to complete specific modules directly related to their practice.[5]

Lesson modules
  1. Overview and principles of resuscitation
  2. Initial steps in resuscitation
  3. Use of resuscitation devices for positive-pressure ventilation
  4. Chest compressions
  5. Tracheal intubation
  6. Medication
  7. Special considerations
  8. Resuscitation of babies born pre-term
  9. Ethics and care at the end of life

References
  1. "History and Concepts". NRP. AAP. Archived from the original on 2008-07-26.
  2. "Course Description". NRP. AAP. Archived from the original on 2008-08-28.
  3. "Course Materials and Essentials: Description of Materials". NRP. AAP. Archived from the original on 2008-07-20.
  5. "Perinatal Education Program". Featured Courses. College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan.
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