Outcomes and Variables
Resuscitation of newborns with PPV captured on video were included in the analysis. We used a previously published analytical framework of quality-of-care indicators where resuscitation procedures are scored according to guidelines. 18 33 The clinical appearance of the newborn was logged as no respiration=0, gasping=1 or breathing=2. The clinical actions performed by the HW were registered in a thematic template, including a description of performance on heat loss prevention, positioning of the newborn’s head, clearing the airway via suction, stimulation, bag and mask ventilation, heart rate assessment and oxygen management. Each intervention was assessed at three levels: properly performed procedures, inadequate performed procedures (delayed intervention or inadequate technique for a given procedure), and procedures omitted or performed but not indicated according to NR guidelines. 18 33