This European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guideline 2025 on Newborn Life Support is based on the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations (CoSTRs) for Neonatal Life Support. The guideline presents a logical approach to resuscitation and support of transition to extra-uterine life, for both preterm and term newborn infant. The guideline includes factors before birth, training and education, thermal control, management of the umbilical cord after birth, initial assessment, airway, breathing and circulation assessment and interventions, emergency vascular access, low resource and out of hospital settings, communication with parents, and considerations on withholding and discontinuing life sustaining treatments. Life support guidelines for older infants and children are covered in the ERC Guidelines 2025 on Paediatric Life Support.

The public comment period for the Draft Guidelines chapters is open until May 30, 2025, and we look forward to your valued contribution.

Please read the draft guidelines here before proceeding to the comment section.