Question 34 · LEK · Meconium aspiration syndrome
During 'home labor', a large amount of meconium was found around the mouth of the newborn. The proper procedure is to:
- A. remove meconium from the mouth.
- B. perform endotracheal intubation.
- C. perform 5 breaths.
- D. perform 3 chest compressions.
- E. perform 15 chest compressions.
Hint
Current newborn guidelines discourage routine invasive manoeuvres for meconium; think about the simplest first step to clear what is visible.
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