Indications: Continuous monitoring of arterial BP. Monitor effects of vasoactive medications. Frequent ABG/blood sampling. Contraindications: Absent pulse
Volume Ventilation (VV), Pressure Ventilation (PV). Other Names. Volume-limited, targeted, controlled, or cycled ven- tilation. Pressure-limited, targeted, or
Selection of an Aerosol Delivery Device for Neonatal and Pediatric Patients – RETIRED. Summarized AARC CPG. Description. A guideline to assist the clinician …
Definition. Meconium: First fecal matter of a neonate (sterile, usually dark, black-greenish) composed of bile, mucus, epithelial cells. It is not present until the 3rd …
Symptoms, Signs. ↑ Chest congestion; ↑ Cough (or ineffective); ↑ SOB or WOB; ↑ Wheezing; ↑ or ↓ Sputum production. BS – abnormal, audible or ↓; ↑ RR …
Level I. Perform neonatal resuscitation, evaluate and provide postnatal care of healthy newborn infants; Provide care for infants born at 35 to 37 weeks’ gestation …
Description. Indications. Comments. A gas mixture of He and O2 (usually 70:30 or 80:20) delivered to the patient. He is less dense than nitrogen O2, resulting in …
PAV (Proportional Assist Ventilation). Mode delivers, flow, volume, and pressure based upon the patient’s needs (as determined by patient effort), at a …
Disorder, Clinical Manifestations, Chest X-Ray, Treatment. Pneumomediastinum. Asymptomatic to Severe. Distant Heart Sounds. Air in mediastinum. Spinnaker …
Indication To obtain an accurate ABG when no arterial catheter is in place or a newborn preductal ABG is desired. Contraindications Significant coagulation …