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Implementing Helping Babies Breathe – a look at training around the world
118The global roll-out of Helping Babies Breathe took place in June 2010 in Washington, D.C. Dr. William Keenan (pictured standing) is one of the Editors of the curriculum.
2011-02-25 HBB 23 - Group workThe HBB curriculum includes hands-on practical learning with a low-cost newborn simulator and learning tools. The model of HBB trainings is one of dyad, or paired, learning. Ideally, three pairs are assigned to a table for purposes of conducting the practice exercises that are integral to mastering the skills and being able to teach them to other skilled birth attendants.
2011-02-25 HBB 35 - group work - CopyEach practical skill is introduced in front of the large group and then practiced at each individual table with the assistance of a more experienced trainer. Structured practical and written evaluations are given to each participant so as to ensure that a level of knowledge and practical ability is demonstrated.
DSC_0004Learners at the HBB training in India held in 2011 are receiving instruction from one of the HBB Editors, Dr. Susan Niermeyer (second from Left in this photo).
DSC_3669At this HBB training held in Zanzibar, facilitators are demonstrating to learners how to fill the NeoNatalie newborn simulators. Each simulator can hold 2 Liters of water, ideally warm water to make the simulator feel more life-like. Empty soda bottles (500mL, 1L, or 2L) can be rinsed and re-used to fill the neonatal simulator. Placing the mask upside down aids in filling the simulator. Once the water has been added to the simulator, it is suggested that a small amount of air be added with aid of the bag device included with the NeoNatalie simulator before sealing the simulator.
DSC01107An HBB training was held in conjunction with the 2011 International Confederation of Midwives in Durban, South Africa.
Ethiopia 034_HBBThis photo depicts a training held in Ethiopia in 2011. Ethiopia has trained over 27,000 skilled birth attendants as of July 2012. The strength of the country’s success in training its skilled birth attendants is largely due to the involvement of the Ministry of Health and partnering organizations’ commitment to scaling up efforts in the country.
Picture1Group learning at the Ugandan training of trainers for HBB in October 2011.
Picture2This photo depicts a training held in Guatemala in February 2011 during which 10 supervisors of the Ministry of Health were trained.
Picture3Afghanistan has trained over 500 skilled birth attendants in neonatal resuscitation with the Helping Babies Breathe curriculum as of July 2012.
Baby and Educational MatlsThe Helping Babies Breathe training kit that has been utilized in trainings since the roll-out in June 2010. The HBB curriculum was developed by a group of volunteer neonatologists who serve as a collective Editorial Committee. The printed materials, as well as the newborn simulator, are available from Laerdal Global Health (manufacturer) in larger quantities or via American Academy of Pediatrics in quantities from one to five. Ordering information is available on the HBB Website Homepage: http://www.helpingbabiesbreathe.org/.
Picture4The Learner Workbooks are intended for each attendee of an HBB training, and the Facilitator Flip Charts are used by each facilitator to present the material and introduce the skills and concepts.
Helping Babies Breathe is being implemented through a Global Development Alliance (GDA) between AAP, USAID, Laerdal Medical, NICHD, Save the Children’s Saving Newborn Lives program, and USAID implementing partners. This public-private partnership works towards achieving a significant reduction in neonatal mortality by increasing the availability of resuscitation to manage newborn asphyxia during birth.
The Alliance seeks to support countries in expanding high quality resuscitation services as part of a broader package of essential newborn care, including early and exclusive breastfeeding, thermal protection, clean cord care, and early identification and management of infections and low birth weight.
The Alliance offers evidence-based training, high quality, affordable resuscitation equipment, and technical assistance to support countries in their efforts to improve coverage and quality of newborn resuscitation services as part of national efforts to reduce newborn mortality.
