Resuscitation
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We previously demonstrated that sustained inflation (SI) during chest compression (CC) significantly reduces time to return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) when compared to 3:1 compression:ventilation (C:V) ratio during neonatal resuscitation. However, the optimal length of SI during CC to improve ROSC and hemodynamic recovery in severely asphyxiated piglets is unknown. ⋯ Even though relatively less animals achieved ROSC, CC during SI significantly improved ROSC time compared to 3:1 C:V in asphyxiated newborn piglets. However, there was no difference in ROSC characteristics and hemodynamic recovery between two CC+SI groups.