A full-term neonate shows signs of respiratory distress after delivery by cesarean section. The baby is placed on nasal CPAP at 4 cm H2O with an FIO2 of 0.6. The ABG results on these settings are: pH = 7.32, PaCO2 = 45 mm Hg, PaO2 = 48 mm Hg, SaO2 = 70%, HCO3– = 22 mEq/L. The respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following?

What is the first-line treatment for OSA in children?

What is the definition of central sleep apnea (CSA) in infants and children?

Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of upper airway obstruction?

What advancements in neonatal ventilation have contributed to the decrease in the use of invasive mechanical ventilation?

What is the primary cause of epiglottitis in children after widespread vaccination?

What procedure aims to induce lung adherence to prevent recurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax?

What are some symptoms of GERD in infants?

What frequency defines conventional ventilation?

Why do children experience rapid onset of hypoxia during airway obstruction?