You are by the side of a two-month-old baby who was born prematurely and is on an apnea monitoring. While in your care, the apne

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You are by the side of a two-month-old baby who was born prematurely and is on an apnea monitoring. While in your care, the apne

a alarm emits a loud alarm. Quick assessment of the baby reveals no respiratory activity. Which one of the following should you do immediately?

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-Dominant- [34] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-23T19:57:39+03:00

Answer:

If the alarm goes off, first check the monitor. If the monitor is still attached, gently rub your infants back, arms, and legs. Even then if the baby does not start to breathe again perform the CPR and call 911.

Explanation:

Infants need constant monitoring, a slight mishandle and it can lead to severe consequences. If the infants are unable to breath, apnea monitor is suggested for safe breathing.

Even on apnea home monitor, the baby stops breathing, immediately but softly rub the baby's arm, legs, and back. Even if this does not help, perform CPR and call 911.