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Neonatal resuscitation after birth — DipIMC MCQ

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At an unexpected delivery in a car park, a term newborn remains floppy and apnoeic after drying and stimulation. Heart rate is 50/min after airway positioning and no meconium is visible. What is the triage category?

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Correct answer: C — Priority 1 (red)

A newborn who is apnoeic with severe bradycardia requires immediate resuscitation, so the triage category is P1. Effective ventilation is the key intervention, but the lead-in asks priority rather than the manoeuvre. Paediatric and neonatal physiology should be triaged by urgency, not by size or scene complexity.

Reference: Resuscitation Council UK Newborn life support 2025; MIMMS