Neonatal Emergencies Flashcards
The _________ is the narrowest part of the neonate respiratory tract.
cricoid ring
Neonate heart rate is between ______ BPM.
120 - 160
Neonates have ___ umbilical arteries and ___ umbilical vein.
2
1
Top 3 Killers of neonates in the 1st 24 hours
Sepsis
Respiratory Complications
Cardiac Problems
Neonatal Spesis is most commonly caused by _______.
Group B strep
Fluid Resuscitation for neonates
10 cc/kg
________ is the #1 killer of premature infants.
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
__________ is a congenital disorder where the back of the nasal passage is blocked by soft tissue or bone.
Choanal Atresia
_______ is where abdominal contents are coming out of the body on ONE SIDE OF THE UMBILICAL CORD.
Gastrochisis
_______ is an “O” abdominal ring, protrusion of viscera.
Omphalocele
In febrile seizures, the ______ of temperature change is the most important factor.
rate
Each 1 degree of change > 37 degrees, Heart rate increases ______ BPM.
10
Hallmark signs for Shaken Baby Syndrome (2)
Increased ICP
Retinal Hemorrhage
Cardiomegaly and Hepatomegaly means the child has _______.
CHF
Digitalis Dose:
15 - 40 mcg/kg over 24 hours
The most common cardiac defect is a ___________.
Ventricular Septal Defect
_________ is what keeps the Patent Ductus Arteriosus OPEN
PGE1 (Prostoglandin E1)
_______ is the drug of choice for closing a Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Indocin (Indomethacin)
_________ is narrowing of the Aorta
Coarction of the Aorta
_______ is a right to left shunt, and consists of Pulmonary Stenosis, Right Ventricular Hypertrophy, Overriding Aorta and Ventricular Septal Defect.
Tetralogy of Fallot
__________ is where the Aorta and Pulmonary Artery are swapped.
Transposition of the Great Arteries
