Table 2 Practice of neonatal resuscitation process at public hospitals of East Wollega zone, Oromia, Western Ethiopia; March –June, 2021
NR process performance | Category | Frequency (n = 410) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Drying/Stimulation(410) | |||
 Baby dried | Yes | 338 | 82.4 |
No | 72 | 17.6 | |
 Wet cloth removed | Yes | 347 | 84.6 |
No | 63 | 15.4 | |
 Baby kept warm | Yes | 365 | 89 |
No | 45 | 11 | |
check/open airway | |||
 Checked airway(410) | Yes | 376 | 91.7 |
No | 34 | 9.3 | |
 Meconium present | Yes | 240 | 58.5 |
No | 170 | 41.5 | |
 suctioning done before stimulation | Yes | 233 | 56.8 |
No | 177 | 43.2 | |
 Baby’s head in neutral position | Yes | 230 | 56 |
No | 170 | 44 | |
BMV initiated (164) | |||
 Initial BMV initiated within the golden minutes | Yes | 128 | 78 |
No | 36 | 22 | |
 Subsequent BMV(96) | Yes | 83 | 86.5 |
No | 13 | 13.5 | |
 Correct mask size used | Yes | 88 | 91.7 |
No | 8 | 8.3 | |
 Chest movements observed | Yes | 87 | 90.6 |
No | 9 | 9.4 | |
Advanced (57) | |||
 Chest compressions | Yes | 54 | 94.7 |
No | 3 | 5.3 | |
 Supportive oxygen | Yes | 39 | 68.4 |
No | 18 | 31.6 | |
 Adrenaline administered | Yes | 9 | 15.9 |
No | 48 | 84.1 | |
 Final outcome | Survived | 359 | 87.6 |
Died | 51 | 12.4 | |