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Resuscitation of the newborn

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Anaesthesia, Pain, Intensive Care and Emergency A.P.I.C.E.

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It is estimated that 3–5% of newborn infants (about 4–7 million infants worldwide annually) require resuscitation at birth, making this one of the most commonly performed medical interventions [1].

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  1. Paediatric Department, School of Medicine, University of Padua, Azienda Ospedaliera, Padua, Italy

    D. Trevisanuto, N. Doglioni & F. Mario

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Trevisanuto, D., Doglioni, N., Mario, F. (2007). Resuscitation of the newborn. In: Gullo, A. (eds) Anaesthesia, Pain, Intensive Care and Emergency A.P.I.C.E.. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-0571-6_34

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