Critical illness in specific populations
Neonatal emergencies
Newborn resuscitation
European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025: Newborn Resuscitation and Support of Transition of Infants at Birth
Marije Hogeveen et al., Resuscitation (2025)
What’s inside
The ERC 2025 Newborn Life Support Guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for resuscitation and support of transition for preterm and term newborns, including thermal control, cord management, airway and breathing interventions, and parent communication. Key updates include revised oxygen targets, emphasis on delayed cord clamping, and new guidance on telemedicine and low-resource settings.
Why it’s relevant
Newborn resuscitation is critical for reducing morbidity and mortality, especially in preterm and compromised infants. These guidelines standardize best practices, ensuring timely and effective interventions, and address the unique physiological needs of newborns during the transition to extrauterine life.
Key focus
- Delayed cord clamping for at least 60 seconds, longer if possible
- Thermal management to maintain normothermia (36.5–37.5°C)
- Initial oxygen concentration based on gestational age
- Use of ECG for continuous heart rate monitoring during resuscitation