The full form of NRP is Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is an educational program jointly developed and maintained by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA). It's designed to teach evidence-based resuscitation techniques to healthcare professionals who care for newborn infants at the time of delivery. The NRP focuses on building fundamental resuscitation skills and emphasizes a standardized approach to newborn resuscitation.
The program teaches a systematic approach:
- Assessment: Rapidly evaluating the newborn's condition.
- Decision-Making: Determining the need for intervention.
- Ventilation: Providing effective ventilation, the most important and effective action in neonatal resuscitation.
- Chest Compressions: Performing chest compressions if ventilation is not enough to improve heart rate.
- Medication: Administering medication in certain circumstances.
The NRP guidelines are updated periodically based on the latest scientific evidence. Completion of an NRP course does not imply that an individual is competent to perform neonatal resuscitation; it means they have completed the educational program. Competency requires further training and experience in a clinical setting.
