Table 1.
Distribution of characteristics of neonatal intensive care units (n = 84) participating in the VON days delivery room resuscitation audit
| N (%) | |
|---|---|
| NICU Type | |
| Ventilation restrictions or no major surgery | 12 (14.6) |
| No ventilation restrictions; neonatal surgery except cardiac surgery | 53 (64.6) |
| No ventilation restrictions; neonatal surgery including cardiac surgery | 17 (20.7) |
| International | 5 (6.0) |
| Teaching | 53 (63.1) |
| Nonprofit | 71 (84.5) |
| Policies about Delivery Room Resuscitation | |
| Deliveries that require attendance | 70 (83.3) |
| Personnel that should attend | 68 (81.0) |
| Training for those personnel | 66 (78.6) |
| Briefing prior to delivery | 7 (8.3) |
| Briefing after delivery | 5 (6.0) |
| Family communication | 8 (9.5) |
| Safety checklist | 12 (14.3) |
| Simulation-based neonatal resuscitation training | 68 (81.0) |
| Videotape deliveries | 2 (2.4) |