General Questions Flashcards
1
Q
The ultimate goal of ECLS
A
Buy time for treatment modalities to work
2
Q
The most common bacterial pneumonia is caused by
A
Streptococcus (most common community acquired pneumonia)
3
Q
You are told they are transferring a 1.5 kg child for ECMO
1) what should you do to be prepared for infant
2) what is the minimum weight for ECMO (why)
3) what is the maximum weight for ECMO (why)
4) what is the minimum gestational age
A
1.5 kg is too small for ECMO
1) nothing
2) 2kg - cannula size
3) 50 BMI for VV with lots of support/push, 40 BMI otherwise
4) 34 weeks
