After successful resuscitation, the heart rate of neonate being ventilated with 100% O2 drops to 50/min. What should you do now?

a. Assess the infant's peripheral pulses.
b. Begin external chest compressions at 100 or more per minute.
c. Continue to observe the infant for signs of shock.
d. Begin external chest compressions at 50/min.

ANS: B
Chest compressions are indicated if the neonate's heart rate falls below 60 beats/min despite ad-equate ventilation with 100% O2 for 30 sec.