Resuscitation in the NICU
Prepare for Resuscitation in the NICU
A new blended learning course using adaptive eLearning and an in-person skills session provides a deep dive into managing neonatal resuscitation in the NICU environment, including respiratory and cardiovascular compromise, cardiopulmonary arrest, and post-arrest care.
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There are no definitive guidelines for when to transition from neonatal to pediatric resuscitation algorithms for hospitalized neonates, resulting in varied practice and potential delays in care. 1
Mastering Resuscitation Skills for the NICU
The Resuscitation in the NICU course, a new offering from the American Academy of Pediatrics, provides a deep dive into managing neonatal resuscitation in the NICU environment, including respiratory and cardiovascular compromise, cardiopulmonary arrest, and post-arrest care. This blended learning course combines self-paced, True Adaptive eLearning modules with a hands-on Instructor-Led Event to enhance team performance, ensuring improved coordination and communication during high-stakes events.
True Adaptive eLearning Modules
The course delivers personalized knowledge-building modules to enhance NICU provider’s resuscitation skills:
- Introduction to Resuscitation in the NICU Course
- Respiratory Compromise
- Cardiovascular Compromise
- Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Post Arrest Care
- Improving Team Performance
Instructor-Led Event (ILE)
- Performance Skills — provides an opportunity to practice or review technical hands-on resuscitation skills with instructor assistance.
- Integrated Skills — allows instructors to facilitate more than one scenario and evaluate the learner’s readiness for simulation and debriefing.
- Simulation and Debriefing — offer a safe environment to integrate cognitive and technical skills while emphasizing teamwork and patient safety.
Completion and Continuing Education
By successfully completing the course, participants will earn Continuing Education (CE) credits and receive a certificate of completion, valid for two years. The knowledge gained in this course is aimed at improving clinical outcomes for NICU patients in need of acute resuscitation. View full CME statement.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) occurs up to ten times more frequently in the NICU than in the delivery room—
