Survey on currently applied interventions in neonatal resuscitation (SCIN): A study protocol

Area of Science:

• Neonatal care
• Pediatric resuscitation
• Global health

Background:

• Approximately 5%-15% of newborns require supportive interventions during the post-natal transition.
• Current data on the specific interventions used in neonatal resuscitation is limited.
• Understanding intervention frequencies is crucial for evaluating current practices and refining guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the usage frequency of interventions recommended by European Resuscitation Council guidelines.
• To compare intervention rates across different hospitals and patient demographics.
• To explore factors that may influence variations in neonatal resuscitation practices.

Main Methods:

• An international, multicentre survey collecting data on neonatal resuscitation interventions over six months.
• Inclusion of all neonates requiring more than basic care within the first 30 minutes of life.
• Data analysis involving descriptive statistics and correlational testing (phi coefficient, chi square).

Main Results:

• Data collection from participating hospitals on all interventions during neonatal resuscitation.
• Targeting a sample size of at least 4,000 neonates receiving interventions.
• Global and subgroup statistical analysis of pooled, anonymized data.

Conclusions:

• The study protocol outlines a comprehensive approach to gather much-needed data on neonatal resuscitation.
• Results will provide insights into current intervention practices and identify areas for improvement.
• This research aims to guide evidence-based recommendations for neonatal care worldwide.