neo 2 Flashcards
allows frequent sampling or arterial blood ; used for removal of blood during exchange transfusion
peripheral arterial access
allows for accurate invasive blood pressure monitoring
peripheral arterial access
evidence of inadequate collateral flow
unsuccessful modified Allen’s test
can be used if palpated
dorsalis pedis artery
should not be used due to absence o collateral circulation
brachial artery
most convenient and fastest way to give an access ; used for acid-base monitoring or other blood samples
umbilical artery catheterization
artery supplying the intestines
mesenteric artery
oxygen loss in the intestines
necrotizing enterocolitis
inserted in the vein ‘ easiest method
central venous catheter
a vein in the foot of an infant
basilic / long saphenous
a vein in the neck
external jugular
most common complication ; no more common in central than peripheral lines
infection
a practical, reliable, and accurate method of neonatal blood gas sampling
indwelling arterial catheter
an accurate and good substitute for radial ‘stab’ arterial puncture for most babies
capillary blood gases
a reduce need for blood transfusion
continuous invasive blood gas monitoring