What should be your response if a newborn's heart rate is less than 100 beats per minute but greater than 60?

When a newborn's heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute, the appropriate response is to provide supplemental oxygen and continue to assess and ventilate. This heart rate indicates that the newborn is experiencing some degree of bradycardia, but it is not severe enough to warrant immediate chest compressions.

In this situation, it is critical to ensure that the newborn is receiving adequate ventilation and oxygenation. Supplemental oxygen helps improve the oxygen saturation levels in the blood, which is essential for preventing potential complications. Continuous assessment allows the healthcare provider to monitor any changes in the newborn's condition and to determine if further interventions, such as chest compressions, might become necessary if the heart rate worsens or if the infant’s condition does not improve.

Responding with chest compressions or medications would be inappropriate at this stage because doing so may divert attention from optimizing ventilation and oxygenation, which could stabilize the newborn. It is important to follow current protocols that emphasize providing supportive care while closely monitoring the situation before escalating to more invasive measures like compressions or medication.