What does PPV stand for in neonatal resuscitation?

• A. Positive Pressure Ventilation
• B. Partial Pressure Ventilation
• C. Pulsed Pressure Ventilation
• D. Pulmonary Pressure Ventilation

Answer: (A)

PPV stands for Positive Pressure Ventilation. In neonatal resuscitation, this means delivering breaths to the newborn by creating positive pressure in the airways to inflate the lungs so gas exchange can occur when the baby isn’t breathing adequately on its own. This is typically done with a bag–valve mask or a dedicated resuscitation device, timed to produce visible chest rise and to improve the baby’s oxygenation and heart rate. The other terms don’t describe a recognized method for providing breaths in this setting, so they aren’t correct representations of what PPV means.