A post-term newborn 10 hours after postpartum is showing sym…
A post-term newborn 10 hours after postpartum is showing symptoms of TTN (IRDS type II). The newborn was placed on O2 via nasal cannula at 2 L/min at 40% FIO2. Patient exhibit slightly decreased WOB and showing some acrocyanosis. Pulse = 130, RR = 57 and SpO2 97%. What should the practitioner do at this time?
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The respiratory therapist was having trouble improving the central cyanosis of a newborn in the L&D. An echocardiogram was ordered and a cardiac anomaly with a right to left shunt was identified. Which of the following could it be?
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Identify statement(s) that is/are related to retinopathy of prematurity:I. High risk if GA is > 28 weeksII. Predisposed to PaO2 greater than 80 mmHg with supplemental oxygenationIII. Etiology associated with extremely premature newborns < 1.2 kgIV. Treatment involves laser therapy
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