- The nurse should place the neonate in a 30-degree Trendelenburg position to facilitate mucus drainage.
- The nurse may suction the neonate’s nose and mouth as needed with a bulb syringe or suction trap.
- To prevent heat loss, the nurse should place the neonate under a radiant warmer during suctioning and initial delivery-room care, and then wrap the neonate in a warmed blanket for transport to the nursery.
- The nurse may suction the neonate’s nose and mouth as needed with a bulb syringe or suction trap.
- To prevent heat loss, the nurse should place the neonate under a radiant warmer during suctioning and initial delivery-room care, and then wrap the neonate in a warmed blanket for transport to the nursery.
