Journal of paediatrics and child health
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J Paediatr Child Health · Dec 2007
Use of naloxone during neonatal resuscitation in Australia: compliance with published guidelines.
The aims of this study were to describe the use of naloxone during neonatal resuscitation in Australia, and to assess this against the published guidelines for use. ⋯ Despite a steady decrease in the use of naloxone for neonatal resuscitation, there is a considerable lack of compliance with published guidelines for use. Given the scant evidence supporting naloxone use during neonatal resuscitation and increasing documentation of potential deleterious effects, perhaps it is time to remove naloxone from our resuscitaires.