Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 5, 2026

Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) Placement in a Neonatal Patient Simulator Using a Non-Inflatable Supraglottic Airway (SGA)
Published on: July 14, 2023
[Recommendations for respiratory support in the newborn (I)]
Insights
This document provides updated recommendations for respiratory support in newborn infants, based on a literature review and expert consensus. It summarizes scientific evidence and clinical experience across three modules for improved neonatal care.
Area of Science:
- Neonatology
- Pediatric Respiratory Medicine
Context:
- Presents updated literature reviews on respiratory support for newborn infants.
- Developed by the Surfactant and Respiratory Group of the Spanish Society of Neonatology.
Purpose:
- To provide evidence-based recommendations for respiratory support in neonates.
- Structure recommendations into twelve modules, with the first three presented here.
Summary:
- Each module synthesizes published research and clinical expertise.
- Includes a summary of scientific evidence graded into four recommendation levels.
Impact:
- Aims to enhance clinical practice in neonatal respiratory care.
- Facilitates informed decision-making for healthcare professionals treating newborns.
Abstract:
The recommendations included in this document will be part a series of updated reviews of the literature on respiratory support in the newborn infant. These recommendations are structured into twelve modules, with the first three modules being developed in this work. Each module it is the result of a consensus process amongst all members of the Surfactant and Respiratory Group of the Spanish Society of Neonatology. They represent a summary of the published papers on each specific topic and of the clinical experience of each one of the members of the group. Each module includes a summary of the scientific evidence available, graded into four levels of recommendations.
Related Concept Videos
Acute Respiratory Failure-V
Ensure that patients are monitored continuously for their response to therapy, including changes in...
Mechanical Ventilation III: Noninvasive Ventilation
Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management
Assessment of Respiration
Subjective Assessment: Nurses interview the patient to gather information directly during the subjective assessment. It includes questions about the individual's medical history, medications, and symptoms, focusing on past respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD,...
Oxygen Delivering System I: Nasal Cannula and Face Mask
Nasal Cannula
A nasal cannula is a lightweight tube split at one end into two prongs and placed in the nostrils. It is typically used to deliver low to medium levels of oxygen.
Suggested flow rate: The suggested flow rate for a nasal cannula typically ranges between 1 and 6 L/min.
Oxygen percentage setting:...
Respiratory Assessment: Purpose and Indications
Objectives and Importance:
The primary goal of respiratory assessment is to evaluate patients at early risk of clinical deterioration. Since respiratory distress often precedes other signs of declining health, breathing patterns and sounds become a...
