• Ayesha Muneer, Attia Bari, Arslan Haider, and Agha Shabbir Ali.
• Dr. Ayesha Muneer, F.C.P.S. Assistant Professor of Pediatric Medicine , The Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
• Pak J Med Sci. 2019 Jan 1; 35 (3): 775779775-779.

ObjectiveTo analyze the knowledge of the doctors dealing with pediatric patients about neonatal resuscitation.MethodsThis was a cross sectional study conducted at The Lahore General Hospital over one year. Total 137 doctors related to pediatrics with different job descriptions were enrolled and requested to fill a questionnaire proforma regarding their knowledge about basic equipment required and about neonatal resuscitation steps. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS 20.ResultsOut of 137 participants, majority (71%) had >2 years of experience in pediatrics and 52.5% had higher postgraduate qualification. Neonatal resuscitation workshop was attended by 57% doctors. In resuscitation of newborns at the time of delivery, resuscitating doctors were assisted by nurse in 50%, by junior doctor in 35%, paramedic staff 11% and it was done by single doctor in 4% cases. Oxygen (central or O2 cylinder) and warmer facilities were available in 90% and 82% of health facilities respectively. Majority (86%) of participants were of view that every neonate must be attended at birth. Not a single doctor followed all the standard steps of neonatal resuscitation although 90% had knowledge about resuscitation equipment and common resuscitation drugs.ConclusionPediatric health care professionals had knowledge about neonatal resuscitation but there are gaps in the practical application. There is a strong need of frequent neonatal resuscitation workshops for improving neonatal outcomes.

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