NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

You have just aided with delivery, and the baby is born and seems to be fine. What is the first step of the inverted pyramid?
  1. Make sure the mother is breathing.
  2. Cut the umbilical cord.
  3. Routine care
  4. Post care
Explanation
Answer: C - Routine care of an infant is the first step of the inverted pyramid. In this step the baby needs drying and warming, a positioning of head down at the level of the vagina and the suctioning the mouth and then the nose. If necessary, perform tactile stimulation.
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