A mother had an emergency cesarean birth at 39 weeks'gestational because of sudden fetal bradycardia and a suspected placental abruption. After birth, the baby required extensive resuscitation including positive pressure ventilation, intubation, chest compressions and intravenous epinephrine. Afterward, the baby has poor tone, lethargy, andapnea. Which of the following statements is true?

Promptly evaluate her for possible therapeutic hypothermia (cooling) treatment and contact the nearest cooling center

Delayed evaluate her for possible therapeutic hypothermia (cooling) treatment and contact the nearest cooling center

None of the above

A. Promptly evaluate her for possible therapeutic hypothermia (cooling) treatment and contact the nearest cooling center

Explanation:

Apnea is the cessation of breathing during sleep.

When one is experiencing apnea, there is no movement of the muscles of inhalation, and the volume of the lungs initially remains unchanged.

During sleep, when throat and tongue muscles are more relaxed, this soft tissue can cause the airway to become blocked. Many health conditions are linked to sleep apnea, including obesity and high blood pressure.

Lethargy which is excessive tiredness after doing a lot of strenuous things can be as a result of the chest compressions and the lack of sleep All of which is caused by the chest bradycardia and possible high blood pressure.

Therefore Checking if the baby needs Therapeutic hypothermia is the best option because the baby might be having a cardiac arrest. (when the heart suddenly stops beating) the treatment is given to make the heart to start beating again. Once the heart starts beating again, healthcare providers use cooling devices to lower your body temperature for a short period time.