During resuscitation of a newborn, after 15 to 30 seconds of positive-pressure ventilation, what should the clinician do?

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After 15 to 30 seconds of positive-pressure ventilation, the clinician should evaluate the heart rate by either auscultation or pulse oximetry. This helps assess the effectiveness of the ventilation and determines if further interventions, such as chest compressions, are necessary. Suctioning and medications may be necessary during the resuscitation protocol but are not the immediate next step after positive-pressure ventilation.

During Resuscitation of a Newborn, After 15 to 30 Seconds