Assessment of cardiorespiratory stability using the infant car seat challenge before discharge in preterm infants (<37 weeks GA) Flashcards
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What is an infant car seat challenge?
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Place an infant in a car seat for 90-120minutes and monitor for oxygen desaturation and/or bradycardic events. “Failure” = one or more instance of oxygen desaturation to <85-90%, bradycardia <80bpm, or apnea for >20s.
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Should infants remain in their car seats for purposes other than travel?
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No
3
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What is the discordance rate for reproducibility of ICSC?
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10%
4
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Should routine ICSC testing occur before discharge for preterm infants?
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No
