Neonates - Examinations + CXR Flashcards
1
Q
how long can thymus be seen for?
A
2yrs
2
Q
where should ET tube be?
A
2cm above carina (T2/3)
3
Q
where should umbilical vein catheter be?
A
R hemidiaphragm
4
Q
how many ribs means the chest is overinflated?
A
> 5 anterior
9 posterior
is overinflated
5
Q
in babies, what gases change can occur during labour due to contractions?
A
respiratory acidaemia
decreased blood flow due to contractions
OR
metabolic acidosis
due to anaerobic metabolism due to decreased blood flow
