Initiating positive-pressure ventilation after birth

In newly-born babies who do not start breathing despite thorough drying and additional stimulation, positive-pressure ventilation should be initiated within one minute after birth.
- In newly-born term or preterm (>32 weeks gestation) babies requiring positivepressure ventilation, ventilation should be initiated with air,using a self-inflating bag and mask.
- In newly-born babies requiring positive-pressure ventilation, adequacy of ventilation should be assessed by measurement of the heart rate after 60 seconds of ventilation with visible chest movements.
- In newly-born babies who do not start breathing within one minute after birth, priority should be given to providing adequate ventilation rather than to chest compressions.