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After the pregnant woman's waters broke, it was noted that they are significantly contaminated with meconium. Upon birth, the baby is not breathing, remains inert, the skin is cyanotic and covered in meconium, heart rate is 98/min. What resuscitation measures should be taken after the baby is born?

Answer options

  1. Artificial pulmonary ventilation with a mask and Ambu bag
  2. Direct laryngoscopy, intubation, sanation of the trachea
  3. Sanation of the upper respiratory tracts with a rubber balloon
  4. Give adrenaline intravenously
  5. Tactile stimulation of the newborn
Correct answer

Direct laryngoscopy, intubation, sanation of the trachea

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