Question

You have started positive-pressure ventilation for a newborn because her heart rate is low (bradycardia). what is the most important indicator of successful positive-pressure ventilation

Answer 1

Bradycardia is the abnormally slow heart action. The heartbeats are normally slower than the normal heart beat rate.that is, lower than 80 to 160 beats per minute in infants. When you have started positive-pressure ventilation for a newborn because her heart rate us low (bradycardia). The most important indicator of successful positive pressure ventilation is a rising heart rate.