The therapist is contemplating the possibility of intubating and suctioning a nonvigorous newborn with MAS.Which of the following clinical parameters confirms the indication for the procedure?

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The guidelines are under continuous review and are revised as new evidence-based research becomes available.The current guidelines are as follows: If the baby is not vigorous (defined as depressed respiratory effort,poor muscle tone,and/or heart rate < 100 beats/min),use direct laryngoscopy,intubate,and suction the trachea immediately after delivery.Suction for no longer than 5 seconds.If no meconium is retrieved,do not repeat intubation and suction.If meconium is retrieved and no bradycardia is present,reintubate and suction.If the heart rate is low,administer positive pressure ventilation and consider suctioning again later.

The Therapist Is Contemplating the Possibility of Intubating and Suctioning