Signs of a newborn with respiratory distress that indicate a…
Signs of a newborn with respiratory distress that indicate a potential need for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) include which of the following.I. Central cyanosis on 60% or more of FIO2II. X-ray indicating hyaline membrane disease (HMD), or IRDSIII. Audible grunting on expirationIV. Severe inspiratory retractions of 29 week gestation newborn
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A preterm newborn who weighs 900 grams is being mechanically ventilated on PCV. The following CBG was obtained on the following ventilator parameters. PCV pH = 7.34f = 45 PaCO2 = 44 torrPIP = 26 cm H20 PaO2 = 34 torrFIO2 = 0.70 HCO3 = 25 mEq/LPEEP = 3 cm H20 SaO2 = 73%Ex. VT = 5 mlTot f = 55The newborn has a HR of 140 bpm with 98% SpO2. What should be done now?
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