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chp 6-8 & 15

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Core temp maintained at   37 degrees  
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Brown fat cells appear around   26 to 30 weeks  
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Where is brown fat stored?   Around great vessels, kidneys, scapula, axilla & nape of neck  
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Term for when brown fat is broken down to produce heat   Nonshivering thermogenesis  
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What is ITG? What does it mean?   Internal Thermal Gradient = temp difference between body core and skin  
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How does ITG heat travel thru body?   from warmer internal structures to cooler skin  
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What factors effect ITG?   metabolic rate, fat present, surface area, distance from body core to skin  
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What is ETG? What does it mean?   External Thermal Gradient = Temp difference between skin and environment  
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How does ETG heat travel thru body?   from skin to the cooler environment  
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What are the four factors effecting ETG?   Radiant heat loss, conduction, convection & evaporation  
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What are four types of heat loss?   Radiant, conduction, convection, & evaporation  
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Radiant heat loss   loss of heat from neonate to cooler objects surrounding it, but not in direct contact of  
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Conduction   transfer of heat from skin to cooler surface in contact with neonate  
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Convection   loss of heat from skin to air current passing over neonate  
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Evaporation   release of heat due to water changing from liquid to gas  
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Evaporation - insensible   from skin and respiratory tract  
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Evaporation - sensible   from sweating from skin  
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Hypothermia   peripheral vasoconstriction shunting blood away from skin  
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Results of hypothermia   hypoxemia and acidosis due to anaerobic metabolism  
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What does hypothermia trigger?   Nonshivering thermogenesis which results in hypoglycemia  
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Hyperthermia   peripheral vasodilation to help release heat  
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Results of hyperthermia   increases metabolism and O2 consumption  
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What are causes of hyperthermia?   Infection, dehydration. Also malfunctioning incubators, radiant warmers, humidifiers, and phototherapy (equipment malfunction)  
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Thermoregulation in delivery room   Prevention of Evaporative heat loss, radiant heat loss, and convective & conductive heat loss  
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Prevention of Evaporative heat loss at delivery   Completely dry neonate with pre-warmed blanket/towel; most important head and face  
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Prevention of Radiant heat loss at delivery   Place under warmer, wrap in warm blanket, place cap on head  
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Prevention of convective & conductive heat loss at delivery   Keep neonate covered, small preemies placed on warming mattress and prewarmed incubators  
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Thermoregulation in Nursery   Incubators and Open warmers  
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Incubators   Adv = controlled thermal environment; temp reg by servo-control, skin temp increases/decreases heat in incubator, skin probe secured to skin  
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Open Warmers   Adv = access to pt; Keep wrapped up, use shields and plastic sheets, don't place on cold surface  
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Behavioral based care   times pt stimulation based on sleep/wake state, activity level, approachability, and O2 status  
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Sleep/Wake state   Only stimulate when baby is awake  
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Risk Factors for Neonate for Upper Airway Occlusion   Tongue large, lymphoid tissue in pharynx, epiglottis large, trachea small and/or short, swelling, & diaphragmatic breathing  
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3 factors for low reserve   heart enlarged, no stability of ribs/sternum, large abdominal contents cause diaphragm not to flatten  
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Obstetrical history needed   Gravida - #of pregnancies, Para - # of deliveries, Previous pregnancies ie: high/low risks & previous premies  
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PARA stands for   P=total prior preg, A=Total premature dlvrs, R=total abortions/miscarriages, A=Total live births  
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Prenatal & intrapartum history needed   Length of stages, fetal pres, Vaginal vs. C-section, Fetal hr, anesthetic or tocolytic used, NST or ST, PROM b4 37 wks, maternal steroids, placenta problems  
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Used for Gestational Age   Naegele's Rule, Dubowitz, Ballard Score, Fetal ultrasound  
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Naegele's Rule   Subtract 3 months + 7 days from 1st day of last menstrual cycle  
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Dubowitz   (Objective & reproducible)11 physical and 10 neurological findings; higher score = longer gestation; score of 40= 40 weeks  
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Ballard score   Uses 6 physical and 6 neurological findings  
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Fetal ultrasound   Age determined by measurement of fetal head or femur diameter  
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Classifications of neonate   AGA, SGA, LGA  
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AGA   Average for gestational age  
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SGA   Small for gestational age  
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LGA   Large for gestational age  
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Quiet Examination   Visual observances of color, skin, activity, inspect, and respirations  
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QE Color   Central cyanosis, acrocyanosis, or jaundice  
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QE Skin   Edema, diaphoresis, and/or flushing  
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QE Activity   Anxiety & irritable - suggests hypoxia / increased RR; ↓SpO2 during handling - suggests intolerance or cardiac anomaly  
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QE Inspect   chest deformity, abnormality, asymmetry  
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QE Respirations   look for 3 cardinal signs of Resp distress; nasal flaring, grunting, and retractions  
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Cardinal signs of Respiratory Distress   Silverman-Anderson scoring, retractions, nasal flaring & grunting  
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Silverman-Anderson scoring system   Pic chart used to grade severity of retractions & grunting  
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Retractions (3 types)   Substernal/subcostal (center)= lung disease, Intercostal (sides) = heart disease, Intrasternal/Marked substernal (center) = ETT obstruction  
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Nasal flaring   an attempt to get airway dilation to ↓ airway resistance and ↑ gas flow and volume  
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Grunting   sound used at end expiration to ↑ lung volume  
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Hands-on exam   vital signs, chest, and abdomen  
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HOE Chest   Look for asymmetry and auscultate for murmurs  
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HOE Abdomen   Distended, Scaphoid, Omphalocele, Gastroschisis  
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Distended abdomen   Marked inflation of abdomen = suggests over-ventilation or fluid  
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Scaphoid abdomen   hollow concave abdomen (guts in chest) -- bowel sounds in chest which suggests diaphragmatic hernia  
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Omphalocele   protruding intestines covered with membrane  
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gastroschiss   protruding intestines not covered with membrane  
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Vital signs should include   RR, apnea exam, pulse, temp, SpO2, BP  
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Normal RR   30 to 60 bpm  
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Apnea   absence of breathing > 20 secs; due to aspiration, asphyxia, maternal drug use  
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Normal Pulse   100 to 160 bpm; Evaluate both brachial and femoral; if bounding = suspect cardiac anomaly; poor pulse = suspect coarctation of aorta  
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Normal temp   36-37 degrees  
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SpO2   84-94%  
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BP   50/30 for 1,000g, 60/35 for 2,000g, 65/40 for 3,000g  
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Pulse < 100   bradycardia; caused by hypoxia, heart disease, valsalva maneuver, drugs  
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Pulse > 200   tachycardia; caused by hyperthermia, heart disease, pain, crying, drugs  
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Pre-ductal ABG   from R arm; if PaO2 more than 15 mm Hg> than Postductal = right to left shunt; suspect PDA or congenital heart defect  
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Post-ductal ABG   from UAC; If PaO2 on pre-ductal is more than 15 > than postductal = right to left shunt; suspect PDA or CGD  
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Na+ for term   130 - 150  
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Cl- for term   87-114  
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K+ for term   5-6  
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HCO3   20-24  
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WBC's   7,000 -14,000  
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Urine output   2cc/kg per hour  
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BUN   4 - 17  
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Creatinine   .11 - .68 g per 24 hr  
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Glucose   55-115 mg/dl; Hyperglycemia > 160 = septicemia, cord compression, stress ; Hypoglycemia < 40 = infection, SGA, IDM, cold stress  
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Bilirubin   Term = < 6 @ 0-1 day old Preemie = <8 Hyperbilirubinemia is due to Rh and ABO blood incompatibility  
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ABG Norm for Neonate   Ph=7.34-7.35, PCO2=26-40, PO2=50-70, HCO3=17-23, BE=+/- 2 to -10  
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ABG Norm for Infant   Ph=7.34-7.46, PCO2=30-45, PO2=85-100. HCO3=20-28, BE=+/-2 to -4  
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Asymmetrical chest movement may be due to   Pneumothorax, atlectasis, Improper ETT, pneumonia, diaphragmatic hernia or paralysis, phrenic nerve palsy  
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transillumination of chest   bright fiber optic light; normal=forms a "halo"; abnormal=entire hemithorax lights up b/c of free air  
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indications for transillumination   asymmetrical chest w/resp distress, ↓ breath sounds, and/or absent heart sounds, with trachea or mediastinum shift away  
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Neonatal reflex tests   rooting, suck, grasp, moro  
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rooting reflex   stroke corner of mouth, baby should turn that direction  
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Suck reflex   place finger in mouth and baby should suck immediately  
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Grasp reflex   place index finger in palm, baby should grasp; place thumb over fingers and should be able to pull baby towards sitting position  
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Moro reflex   slowly lie baby back down (after grasp) and just b4 head touches, remove fingers. Baby should extend arms up and out  
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Physical exam to determine preterm baby   Vernix=thick & all over, skin=thin, transparent, nails=short, sole=few creases, ears=flat, soft, little cartilage  
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Physical exam to determine term baby   Vernix=very little, skin=pale, few visible vessels, nails=normal, sole=creases over 2/3, ears=firm, recoil easy  
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Physical exam to determine post-term baby   No Vernix, Skin=thick, soft, may crack/peel, nails=long, sole=creases on entire sole, ears=firm, recoil easily  
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Acrocyanosis   Arms and legs are blue but core is pink  
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acyanotic   pink all over  
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cyanotic   blue; worse condition--more critical immediately  
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4 Acyanotic CHD's that ↑ pulmonary blood flow   ASD, VSD, AVCD, and PDA  
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ASD   Atrial Septal Defect = L to R shunt thru opening in atrial septum; causes extra blood R heart; ↑ pulm BF (CHF); give lasix for CHF & perform surgical repair  
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VSD   Ventricular Septal Defect = L to R shunt thru opening in vent septum; causes extra blood R heart, ↑ pulm BF(CHF); give lasix for CHF & do surgical repair  
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AVCD or AVC   Atrioventricular Canal Defect = L to R shunt thru ASD, VSD; deformed mitral & tricuspid; causes CHF; give lasix & do surgery  
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PDA   Patent Ductus Arteriosus = common in premies, more common in males, failure of ductus arteriosus to close; L to R shunt into pulm arts; ↑ pulm BF (CHF); give indocin and perform PDA ligation surgery  
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2 Acyanotic CHD's with NORMAL blood flow   coarctation of the aorta and aortic stenosis "all systemic"  
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Coarctation of the Aorta   Severe narrowing of aortic lumen; PDA present-keep open; give PGE to ↓ PVR due to extrapulm BF; Good pulse upper, weak pulse lower; perform surgery  
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Aortic Stenosis   Narrowing of aorta causes blood backup into lungs; no shunts; give lasix for CHF; give PGE to vasodilate; perform surgery  
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Common Cyanotic CHD's with ↑ pulmonary blood flow   TGA, Tricuspid Atresia, truncus arteriosus, TAPVR  
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TGA   Transposition of the Great Arteries = BF from R vent to aorta, & L vent to pulm arts; has PDA & ASD and/or VSD for mixing; Give PGE until surgery  
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Tricuspid Atresia   Tricuspid valve not developed, no entry to R vent from R atrium. ASD & VSD must be present to survive. Blood shunts from R to L thru ASD then from L vent thru VSD to pulm system  
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Truncus Arteriosus   The two great vessels (pulm & aorta) are formed into one vessel. Blood shunts from L to R if VSD present  
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TAPVR   Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return = Pulm veins dump blood from lungs into R atrium, IVC or SVC. ASD must be present.  
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Common Cyanotic CHD's with ↓ pulm blood flow   Tetralogy of Fallot = TET or TOF  
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Tetralogy of Fallot   4 heart defects=overriding aorta, pulm art stenosis, VSD, & R vent hypertrophy; poss ASD; Cyanosis w/crying & feeding; ↑ PVR and ↓ pulm BF causing R to L shunt; perform surgery  
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Increased O2   ↓ PVR = ↑ Pulm BF  
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Decreased O2   ↑ PVR = ↓ pulm BF  
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Increased CO2   (Hypoventilation) ↑ PVR = ↓ pulm BF = ↑ CBF (cerebral)  
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Decreased CO2   (Hyperventilation) ↓ PVR = ↑ pulm BF = ↓ CBF (cerebral)  
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Nitric Oxide (NO)   vasodialates and ↓ PVR (doesn't systemically vasodilate due to short half life)  
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Prostaglandin (PGE)   vasodilates and ↓ PVR  
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Viagra   vasodilates and ↓ PVR  
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Ribavarin   Used for RSV & dlvd via SPAG  
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Atropine   used for brady; dosage .01-.03 mg/kg IV over 1 min  
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epinephrine   used for brady & hypotension; dosage .1-.3 ml/kg  
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digoxin   used for CHF; dosage 20-30 mcg/kg IV  
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indocin   used to close PDA; dosage .1-.2 mg/kg IV given 12 hrs  
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prostaglandin   maintain PDA until surgery; dosage .1 mcg/kg/min UAC  
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dopamine   ++ CO; dosage 2-20 mcg/kg/min IV  
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tolazoline   treats PPHN that is refractory O2 and vent; dosage 1-2 mg/kg/hr  
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lasix   used for fluid overload, symptomatic PDA & PPHN; dosage 1 mg/kg then 2 mg/kg > 2hrs  
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aldactone   for BPD & CHF; dosage 1-3 mg/kg/24hr PO  
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Corticosteroids   for BPD & asthma; also given to Mom in premature labor to induce fetal lung maturity  
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types of steroids given by MDI   beclomethasone (Vanceril), aerobid, dexamethasone, azmicort  
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Primary steroid given to Neonate for BPD & edema   Dexamethasone (decadron); dosage .2-.5 mg/kg IV loading dose, then .1-.4 mg/kg/day IV  
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Cromolyn Sodium (Intal)   prevent the release of asthma mediators; dosage DPI 20 mg  
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Theophylline or Caffeine   to treat neonatal apnea, acute & chronic bronchospasm  
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Nitric Oxide (NO)   treats PPHN  
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Artificial surfactant   Prophylactically for infants <1350g at birth; and for infants >1350g with lung immaturity  
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types of surfactant   Exosurf, survanta, infasurf  
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RDS   aka hyaline membrane disease=scar-like tissue replaces normal alveolar tissue; usually at birth or soon after  
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Signs/Symptoms RDS   RR>60, grunting, retractions, nasal flaring, cyanosis, severe edema, flaccid muscles, hypoactivity  
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CXR RDS   ground glass appearance  
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Death RDS   >72 hrs is usually due to 2 degree complications  
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Treatment RDS   prevention, surfactant, low pressures, FiO2 to maintain PaO2 50-80, PCO2 <60 & Ph >7.25; diuretics for edema, monitoring  
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Complications RDS   ICH, Pulm air leaks, DIC, infection and PDA  
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BPD   bronchopulmonary dysplasia  
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BPD causes   O2 toxicity, barotrauma, PDA, and fluid overload  
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BPD CXR   ground glass & blood gas shows chronic lung disease  
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BPD treatment   Prevention, ventilation, resp therapy, Fluid therapy, digoxin, nutrition, and vitamin E  
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Pulmonary Dysmaturity   aka Wilson-Mikity Syn; neonates <1500 g at birth  
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PD CXR   increased density and cysts, but pt not ventilated  
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Signs/Symptoms PD   hyperpnea, transient cyanosis, retractions, severe resp distress, poor feeding, and vomiting  
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Treatment PD   mech vent for apnea & progressive hypercarbia, O2 for hypoxemia; once pt ventilated, treat as BPD  
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ROP   Retinopathy of Prematurity; formation of scar behind lens of eye caused by high PaO2  
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Contributing factors to ROP   immaturity, hypoxia, IVH, apnea, infection, hypercarbia, PDA, Vit E def, lactic acid, bright lights, early intubation, hypotension, & NEC  
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Treatment ROP   cryotherapy or laser therapy, vitrectomy, lensectomy, prevention  
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ICH/IVH   Intracranial or intraventricular hemorrhage; bleeding in cranium  
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Subdural or subarachnoid bleeds   more common in term neonates following birth trauma  
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Cerebellar tissue bleeds   common in preterm between 24-32 weeks and/or <1500g  
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Choroid plexus   most common area neonates bleed  
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diagnosis of ICH/IVH   Ct scan or ultrasound  
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treatment ICH/IVH   prevention, avoid wide fluxes in BP, O2, and pH  
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Complications ICH/IVH   PHH caused by blocked CSF flow treated by removing CSF via lumbar puncture  
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6 types of Pulmonary Air Leaks (PAL)   Pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, PIE (Pulm interstitial Emphysema), Pulmonary air embolism, subcutaneous emphysema  
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PAL Pnuemothorax   Most common, occurs when extra-alveolar air ruptures to external surface of lung into pleural space; must do thoracentesis or chest tube  
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PAL Pneumomediastinum   Occurs when extra-alveolar air dissects thru lung interstitium and ruptures into mediastinum; need lower ventilatory pressures  
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PAL Pneumopericardium   Occurs when air enters the pericardial sac; it compresses the heart impeding CO; must have needle aspiration  
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PAL PIE   Pulm interstitial emphysema=air dissects thruout interstitial tissue of lungs caused by chronic high peep/pip; need lower vent pressures & high frequency vent  
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PAL Pulmonary air embolism   Extremely rare; caused by high pressures used to vent stiff lungs; air enters the pulm vasculature; no effective treatment  
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Subcutaneous emphysema   2 degrees to other air leaks; occurs when air enters subcutaneous spaces; must fix primary air leak  
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PPHN   Persistent Pulm Hypertension in Newborn; unknown cause; causes persistent pulm vasoconstriction ↑ ptressures & ↓ pulm BF causing persistence in fetal circulation  
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TTN   Transient Tachypnea in Newborn  
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NEC   Idiopathic disorder characterized by ischemia and necrosis of intestine; risk factors are prematurity, asphyxia, & formula feeding  
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3 main causes of NEC   mucosal wall injury, bacterial invasion into damaged intestinal wall, and formula in the intestine  
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signs/symptoms NEC   guaiac-positive stools, bile in emesis, poorly tolerated feedings, lethargy, ↑ FiO2 needs  
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Pulmonary Anomalies   Tracheoesophageal anomalies, choanal atresia, diaphragmatic hernia, Pierre-Robin Syn aka Micrognathia  
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Respiratory Care for Cardiac defect ↓ BF   Tetralogy of Fallot, tricuspid atresia; causes lung compliance to increase; use low pressures & increased frequencies  
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Respiratory Care for Cardiac defect ↑ BF   VSD, PDA, Coarctation of Aorta; causes lung compliance to ↓; use higher pressures & Peep to maintain adequate V/Q ratio  
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Infections causes of persistent perinatal illness   Bacteria, Virus, Protazoa  
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Treatment of persistent perinatal illness   Isolation, Identify antigen, aseptic technique, fetal immunity  
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Five classes of fetal immunity   IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, IgM  
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IgA immunity   Found in tears, saliva, bronchial & intestinal secretions, breast milk; Breast fed neos get IgA from breast milk  
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IgD immunity   Found in serum tissue, unknown role, increases in presence of allergic reactions to milk, penicillin, insulin, & toxins  
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IgE immunity   Found in lungs, skin, & cells of mucous membranes; provides primary defense against environment  
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IgG immunity   only one thru placenta; protects neo up to 1st 3 months for any immunity Mother has  
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IgM immunity   Produced by fetus @ 30 wks; used to test for infection; unreliable for early detection  
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Goals of mechanical ventilation   normalize ABG's, prevent iatrogenic complications, support pts respiratory needs  
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Neonatal Ventilation   Normally time cycled/pressure limited  
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Pediatric Ventilation   Normally Volume cycled  
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Initial PIP   set to achieve good chest excursion  
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Excessive PIP   causes hyperinflation, barotrauma; ie: pneumo's, & BPD)  
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When you increase PIP   ↑ PIP, ↑ PaO2 & ↓ PaCO2, by ↑ Ve, also ↑ MAP; doesn't affect I:E or I-time  
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PEEP   highest for neos 6-8 cm H2O; prevents alveoli collapse and ↑ FRC; Improves Oxygenation & compliance; ↑ PEEP ↓ Vt  
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Frequency (Rate) on mech vent   RR directly affects Ve, PaCO2, MAP (Paw); ↑RR = ↑Ve; ↑RR = ↓PaCO2; ↑RR = ↑ Paw (MAP)  
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Inspiratory Time on mech vent   Itime directly affects MAP (Paw), Plateau press, intrapleural press; ↑Itime=↑MAP; ↑Itime=affect hemo press & venous return  
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MAP or Paw on mech vent   Average press in airways; Most powerful influence on O2, as ↑MAP=↑PaO2; MAP adjusts by changing PEEP, PIP, Itime, RR, Flow; MAP<14cm H2O; ↓etime=↑Paw (MAP)  
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Tidal Volume on mech vent   In time cycled/pressure limited Vt not set; Vt directly affected by PIP & PEEP; ↑ PIP & not PEEP= ↑Vt; ↑PEEP & not PIP=↓Vt; ↑PIP & PEEP=↑Vt  
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Inspiratory flow rate   amt of speed to dlvr Vt; Directly affects MAP; ↑flows=↑vent & reverse atelectasis  
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Opening and driving pressures   amt of press to keep alveoli open; "recruitment maneuver"=high level PEEP moving down to normal in short time  
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Driving Pressure   Difference between PIP and PEEP  
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Indications for Neonatal ventilation   Apnea, ICH, Drugs, to Normalize pH; pH<7.20, PaCO2>60, PaO2 <50 ever with O2, SaO2 <88% even with O2  
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Phase I ventilation   Putting baby on ventilation  
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Phase II ventilation   Monitoring baby on vent  
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Phase III ventilation   Weaning baby off vent  
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Indications for Pediatric Ventilation   Neuromuscular, Pulmonary disease, Post-resuscitation, ventilatory failure = pH <7.30, PaCO2 >50, PaO2 <70 w/O2  
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Initial vent settings Peds   Vt 6 to 8 ml/kg; RR 12-20; Ve primary factory controlling PaCO2; If PaCO2 ↓, can ↓ RR or Vt  
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Modes of vent   SIMV prefered over AC; PCV recommended when pt needs FiO2 > 60 & PEEP > 15, PIP >50, has RDS; often with inverse I:E  
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4 ways to assess Oxygenation and ventilation   ABG, Transcutaneous monitor, Pulse Ox, Capnography  
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ABG Analysis -- when do you get it?   Neo in resp distress, neo clinically changed for no reason, within 15-30 mins of changing vent settings, & per MD orders  
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Where do obtain ABG sample?   UAC, Arterial line, Arterial puncture, capillary puncture; UAC is preferred method  
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UAC Samples   Most preferred; can be compared to R radial ABG to see if PDA; disadvantage=UAC's only in place 3-4 wks  
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R arterial sample Vs. UAC sample   R arterial is pre-ductal; UAC is post-ductal. If R artery is higher than UAC, R to L shunt is present  
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Radial Arterial Line Sample   Catheter in radial artery; reflects pre-ductal flow which ais in minimizing risks of IVH & ROP  
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Arterial Puncture Sample   Difficult to obtain; these are done blindly; not suggested unless no UAC  
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Capillary Puncture sample   Used prim after UAC gone; not reliable for PaO2; Must warm heel to puncture  
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ABG Values PaO2   Neo = 50-70 ; ped = 85-100  
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ABG Values PaCO2   Neo / Ped = 35-45 ; if chronic=<60 ok  
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ABG Values pH   Safe = 7.35-7.45; Acceptable = 7.25-7.50 for acute/chronic  
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ABG Values BE   Neo / Ped = +/- 4  
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Alveolar Ventilation determined by   Ve - Vd (Min vent - deadspace volume  
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Acidosis may result because of   CO2 retention, Excessive H+ ions, removal of HCO3  
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Alkalosis may result because of   Removal of CO2, Excessive loss of H+ ions, addition of HCO3  
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Transcutaneous using Clark   noninvasively monitor O2, must changed frequently, PtcO2 can be lower than PaO2 by 2-3. ↓PtcO2 w/ N PaO2 = circulatory failure; ↓PtcO2 w/↓PaO2 = respiratory failure  
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Transcutaneous using Servinghaus   PtcCO2 levels closely relate to PaCO2 levels, non invasively monitoring CO2 levels  
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Pulse Ox   Neo = around foot or palm; Ped = toe, finger, ear; SpO2 withing 2-3 of SaO2; preemie alarms set 85-95  
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Capnography   Noninvasive for CO2; determines end tidal PaCO2 (PetCO2); placed on ET tube or catheter in nose; trends are important with this, however inaccurate with severe resp distress  
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