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Respiratory Treatment of the Neonate

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The respiratory competence of the newborn infant is among the first elements assessed at birth (3). Clearing the airway and assistance with breathing and oxygen supplementation, if indicated, must be undertaken immediately once the need is recognized.

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Stein, E.D. (1979). Respiratory Treatment of the Neonate. In: Marx, G.F. (eds) Clinical Management of Mother and Newborn. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-6173-5_12

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