steps for sequencing essential newborn carepdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/pa00jvw6.pdf · steps for...
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Place the baby on mother's abdomen in supine position(Look for Meconium)
No Meconium
Baby Crying
Dry and assess for breathing Suction
Baby Not Crying
Go for Resuscitationaction plan
r Rule out second babyr Give 10 IU of Oxytocin or 600 microgram of Misoprostol (3 tab.)
r Cut and clamp the cord (1-3 min.) r Look for oozing from the stump
r Establish skin to skin contact
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r Keep baby warm (skin to skin contact) Support breast feeding for early initiation
r Thorough examination of newbornr Weigh the newborn
r Injection vitamin K (1 mg for term and 0.5 mg for preterm) IMr Administer vaccines to the newborn (BCG, OPV and Hepatitis B)
STEPS FOR SEQUENCING ESSENTIAL NEWBORN CARE
Baby Crying Immediate Cord CutBaby Not Crying
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r Cover the babyr Leave the baby on mother's abdomen
Wipe the eyes with separate gauze
Before Delivery place two pre-warmed towels on mother's abdomen
Meconium