Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) for NEET-PG & INICET — Birth Asphyxia

This is a high-yield topic in NEET-PG & INICET Pediatrics, contributing 1-2 marks per paper. Master the key concepts below, then practise PYQs on Kinase to lock in your score on exam day.

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Neonatal resuscitation is tested in NEET-PG & INICET Pediatrics — 1-2 marks per paper. Initial steps (30 sec): warm, dry, position, suction, stimulate. If apnoeic/HR<100: PPV with bag-mask. If HR<60 after 30 sec PPV: chest compressions (3:1 ratio with breaths). If HR<60 after 60 sec compressions: IV adrenaline (0.01-0.03 mg/kg).

Key Concepts to Lock In

  • 1Initial steps (30 seconds): warm, dry, position, clear airway, stimulate
  • 2Assess: breathing, heart rate, colour at 30 sec
  • 3If HR <100 or apnoeic: start positive pressure ventilation (PPV) with bag-mask
  • 4If HR <60 after 30 sec of effective PPV: chest compressions at 3:1 ratio (90 compressions + 30 breaths/min)
  • 5If HR <60 after 60 sec of compressions + PPV: IV/UV adrenaline 0.01-0.03 mg/kg
  • 6APGAR score (1 and 5 min): Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration (0-2 each)
  • 7APGAR <7 at 5 min suggests neonatal depression

NEET-PG & INICET Relevance

NEET-PG & INICET SubjectPediatrics
Expected questions1-2 marks per paper
Question typeMostly clinical vignettes; some direct recall
Repeated in last 5 yearsYes — appears in nearly every session

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) for NEET-PG & INICET important for NEET-PG & INICET?▼
Yes. This topic typically contributes 1-2 marks per paper in the NEET-PG & INICET paper, predominantly in the Pediatrics section. It is among the high-yield topics that consistently appear across recent NEET-PG & INICET sessions.
How should I prepare this topic for NEET-PG & INICET 2026?▼
Master the key concepts listed on this page, then practise NEET-PG & INICET-style PYQs on this topic. The most efficient approach: 30 minutes of focused reading followed by 20-30 PYQs to lock in retention. Repeat after 7 days for spaced revision.
Where does this topic fit in the NEET-PG & INICET syllabus?▼
This topic falls under NEET-PG & INICET Pediatrics. Pediatrics carries significant weightage in the NEET-PG & INICET paper. Combine this topic with other high-yield Pediatrics topics for maximum return on study time.
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Yes. Kinase has thousands of subject-tagged PYQs including this specific topic. Each question comes with a detailed text explanation covering the concept and why other options are incorrect.
Pediatrics subject
1-2 marks per paper
Updated for NEET-PG & INICET 2026

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