A baby is born with meconium-stained amniotic fluid. The bab…
A baby is born with meconium-stained amniotic fluid. The baby has normal muscle tone and respiratory effort and a heart rate of 120 beats per minute. Which of the following is the appropriate action? Intubation and suctioning of the trachea. Clearance of secretions from the mouth and nose with a bulb syringe if needed. Application of supplemental oxygen (at least 30%). Administer mild chest physiotherapy.