Despite positive pressure ventilation, a newborn's heart rate has fallen from 80 beats per minute to 40. He is breathing 40 breaths per minute and has a mottled appearance. Your next action would be to:

Pulse. A newborn's pulse is normally 120 to 160 beats per minute. Breathing rate. A newborn's breathing rate is normally 40 to 60 breaths per minute.

What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation used for?

In an emergency, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help save a person's life if their breathing or heart stops. A person is in cardiac arrest when their heart stops beating.

Is cardiopulmonary resuscitation the same as CPR?

When someone's breathing or heartbeat have stopped due to an emergency, such as a heart attack or a near-drowning, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help save their life.
The American Heart Association advises performing quick, forceful chest compressions to begin CPR.

What are the 7 steps of cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

The seven steps of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) are to assess the situation and the patient, ask for aid by dialing 911, open the airway, check for breathing, apply chest compressions, administer rescue breaths, and repeat.

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