Which of the following is true about the following step of neonatal resuscitation?: (A) Method A is preferred over method B, (B) Method B is preferred over method A, (C) Both method A & method B are equally efficacious, (D) Method B is preferred when there is 1 resuscitator only
Answer is A. The given pictures show a neonate being resuscitated with chest compressions & positive pressure ventilation. Method A (2 thumb method) is preferred over method B (two finger method)as: Higher pressure generated Better perfusion Lesser rescuer fatiguability