Table 3.
Neonatal resuscitation performance at the Kakamega County General Hospital
| NR step performance | Number | Percent | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drying/Stimulation (n = 138) | |||
| Baby dried thoroughly by gently rubbing the back | 122 | 88 | 83–94 |
| Wet cloth removed | 95 | 69 | 61–77 |
| Baby kept warm | 98 | 71 | 63–79 |
| Airway clearance (n = 123) | |||
| Checked airway | 121 | 98 | 96–100 |
| Meconium © | 57 | 46 | 37–55 |
| If meconium, suctioning done before stimulation | 23 | 40 | 27–53 |
| Airway cleared with suction bulb if unresponsive | 123 | 100 | |
| Baby’s head in neutral position | 102 | 83 | 76–90 |
| Bag and mask ventilation for breathing (n = 66) | |||
| Initial BMV initiated within the Golden minute | 36 | 55 | 42–67 |
| Subsequent BMV (n = 30) | |||
| HCP call for help | 26 | 87 | 74–100 |
| Correct mask size used during BMV | 25 | 83 | 69–97 |
| Chest movements observed with each ventilation | 19 | 63 | 45–82 |
| BMV rate within 30–50 breaths/minute | 18 | 60 | 41–79 |
| Baby’s HR checked at 1 min | 22 | 73 | 56–90 |
| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (n = 24) | |||
| Chest compressions | 20 | 83 | 67–99 |
| Supportive oxygen | 21 | 88 | 73–102 |
Meconium © meconium present in airway, BMV Bag and mask ventilation, HCP Healthcare provider, HR Heart rate). Percentages rounded off to the nearest whole number