Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

The NRP 8th Edition: Innovation in Education.

Jeanette Zaichkin1, Beena D Kamath-Rayne, Gary Weiner

  • 1University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor (Dr Weiner); and American Academy of Pediatrics, Itasca, Illinois (Dr Kamath-Rayne). Ms Zaichkin is self-employed.

Advances in Neonatal Care : Official Journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses
|August 16, 2021
PubMed
Summary

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 8th edition updates educational methods and practice for newborn resuscitation. These changes enhance patient safety and educational efficiency based on the latest resuscitation science.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Comparison of neonatal outcomes of term neonates with meconium-stained amniotic fluid before and after routine endotracheal suctioning strategy at birth.

Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association·2026
Same author

Randomised trial of early rapid saline bolus versus epinephrine during resuscitation in perinatal haemorrhagic cardiac arrest in newborn lambs.

Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition·2026
Same author

Neonatal resuscitation practices and outcomes: establishing the DRIVE network registry.

Resuscitation·2025
Same author

A model for global health education through the Ethiopian newborn quality improvement ECHO initiative.

Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association·2025
Same author

Improving Rates of Delayed Cord Clamping in Ethiopian Hospitals: A Virtual Quality Collaborative.

Pediatrics·2025
Same author

Part 5: Neonatal Resuscitation: 2025 American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.

Pediatrics·2025

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal resuscitation science
  • Evidence-based guidelines
  • Healthcare professional education

Background:

  • Approximately 10% of newborns require assistance at birth, making evidence-based resuscitation critical.
  • The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is the standard for healthcare professionals managing newborns.
  • This article reviews resuscitation science, NRP 8th edition changes, and practice updates for safety and efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the development of evidence-based resuscitation science.
  • To outline changes in the NRP 8th edition's educational methodologies.
  • To detail practice modifications for improved patient safety and educational efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • NRP 8th edition development incorporates systematic reviews from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR).

Related Experiment Videos

  • Recommendations from ILCOR's consensus documents were used by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Heart Association (AHA).
  • These guidelines informed the NRP 8th edition's practice recommendations.

    • Main Results:

    • The latest guidelines and Consensus on Science with Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR) showed no major practice changes.
    • Recent scientific research provided stronger evidence for existing recommendations.
    • The NRP Steering Committee revised practices for patient safety and educational efficiency.

    Conclusions:

    • NRP 8th edition materials were released in June 2021, with mandatory use by January 1, 2022.
    • ILCOR now publishes scientific reviews continuously, but NRP editions will remain every 5 years unless urgent changes are needed.
    • The updated NRP emphasizes continuous learning and adaptation to evolving resuscitation science.