The Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 9th Edition incorporates the latest evidence and reflects the 2025 AHA/AAP Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. This edition was developed by a diverse group of leading experts in neonatal resuscitation, including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, midwives, and other neonatal care professionals who bring a wide range of clinical and educational perspectives to the program. The 9th Edition continues to promote excellence in newborn resuscitation education and practice across all care settings.
New in the 9th Edition:
* Updated to align with the 2025 AHA/AAP Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
* Enhanced skills videos demonstrating key resuscitation procedures
* New supplemental lesson: Resuscitation and Stabilization of Newborn Infants with Congenital Heart Disease
* New supplemental lesson: Resuscitation in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP is the largest pediatric publisher in the world, with a diverse list of resources that includes essential clinical and practice management titles and award-winning books for parents.
Gary Weiner, MD, FAAP, is Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and a practicing neonatologist at the University of Michigans C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is a member of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitations Neonatal Life Support Task Force and the American Heart Associations Resuscitation Guidelines Writing Group.
Henry C. Lee, MD, FAAP is a neonatologist and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California San Diego. He completed fellowship training in neonatology and residency in pediatrics at Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital at Stanford University. He has served as co-chair of the Steering Committee of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program and co-chair of the American Heart Association / American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation guidelines writing group.
Dr. Christine M. Cooper, ARNP, NNP, DNP, MBA graduated from the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Program at the University of Washington in 2012, and completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice in 2013, also from the University of Washington. She also holds a masters in business administration (MBA) from the University of New Mexico. Chris is the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Nurse Consultant and Co-Editor for the American Academy of Pediatrics and serves on the NRP Steering Committee as well as the NRP Instructor Development Working Group. She is an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, who works with Seattle Childrens Hospitals Regional Neonatology Program. She has worked in Neonatal Intensive Care Units throughout the Western U.S. for over 30 years in various roles. Chris believes strongly in the power of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program to improve lives and outcomes for babies. Her experience at the bedside and in classrooms over the years working with the Neonatal Resuscitation Program has given her perspective on the importance of the continued evolution of the NRP Program through advances in science and medicine.
Preface
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Course Overview
LESSON 1: Foundations of Neonatal Resuscitation
LESSON 2: Anticipating and Preparing for Resuscitation
LESSON 3: Initial Steps of Newborn Care
LESSON 4: Ventilation
LESSON 5: Endotracheal Intubation
LESSON 6: Chest Compressions
LESSON 7: Medications
LESSON 8: Resuscitation and Stabilization of Infants Born Preterm
LESSON 9: Post-resuscitation Care
LESSON 10: Special Considerations
LESSON 11: Ethics and Care at the End of Life
SUPPLEMENTAL LESSONS:
LESSON 12: Improving Resuscitation Team Performance
LESSON 13: Resuscitation Outside the Delivery Room
LESSON 14: Bringing Quality Improvement to Your Resuscitation Team
LESSON 15: Resuscitation and Stabilization of Newborn Infants With Congenital Heart Disease
LESSON 16: Resuscitation in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
