Baby Carter presents with gasping, his heart rate is greater than 100 bpm, and the presence of seCondary apnea is seen.Initially, what is the best approach when managing this newborn

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The presence of gasping and secondary apnea indicate respiratory distress, and positive pressure ventilation with a resuscitation bag and mask is the recommended first step in managing this newborn's respiratory distress. Biphasic positive airway pressure therapy may be considered in more severe cases, but initial treatment should always involve positive pressure ventilation via bag and mask. Oxygen therapy may be administered during ventilation, but is not the first step in managing respiratory distress. Positioning, drying, and vigorously rubbing the newborn's back may be helpful in stimulating breathing, but are not effective treatments for respiratory distress.

Baby Carter Presents with Gasping, His Heart Rate Is Greater