Neuro Respiratory Flashcards
Risk factors for pulmonary disease in neonates
C-section, pre-term, meconium-stained amniotic fluid
S/S of pulmonary disease
cyanosis, retractions, crackles/rhonchi, temp instability, split S2, grunting
Fetal hgb has a _____ affinity for O2
higher
Fetal hgb shifts the oxygen binding curve
left
S/S of CHD in neonate
cyanosis, weak peripheral pulses, quiet tachypnea
What is tachypnea in infants?
0-2mo >60, 2-12mo >50
Hyperoxia Test
On 100% O2, if paO2 increases >150, suspect pulmonary dysfunction; if no change in paO2, suspect cardiac
Retained Fetal Lung Fluid/Transient Tachypnea S/S
tachypnea, cyanotic, retractions
Retained Fetal Lung Fluid/Transient Tachypnea Risk Factors
C-section, male, perinatal asphyxia, umbilical cord prolapse
Retained Fetal Lung Fluid/Transient Tachypnea Maternal Complications
asthma, diabetes, analgesia in labor
Retained Fetal Lung Fluid/Transient Tachypnea Treatment
Supportive; O2 is needed or CPAP; IV fluids; Improves w/ minimal treatment
Meconium CXR
atelectasis or plugging, hyperexpanded (tarry stools allow air to enter, but cannot exit)
Air Leak CXR
partial expansion of lungs
Grunting
sound made on expiration against a partially closed epiglottis; helps open alveoli
Findings in cardiac dysfunction
increased RR, but no increased work of breathing, Single S2, decreased peripheral pulses, hepatomegaly, unchanged paO2 on O2 challenge test
Neonatal Respiratory Disease/Surfactant Deficiency S/S
tachypnea, grunting, retractions, nasal flaring, cyanosis, pulse ox <90%, temp instability
Neonatal Respiratory Disease/Surfactant Deficiency risk factors
pre-term, mother w/ uncontrolled diabetes
Neonatal Respiratory Disease/Surfactant Deficiency Labs
low pH, high paCO2, low paO2; hyperoxia challenge -> paO2 155mmHg
Neonatal Respiratory Disease/Surfactant Deficiency Tx
intubate, CPAP, surfactant, Abx
Testing before birth
Lecithin:Sphingomyelin in amniotic fluid is < 2 (or 1.5) indicates immature fetal lung
If Lecithin:Sphingomyelin <1.5 how could treat this
antenatal steroids (beta-methasone) given 2d before delivery, decreased the risk in pre-term infants < 32wks; glucocorticoids (production) & beta-adrenergic (secretion)
Hyaline Membrane disease
aka Neonatal Respiratory Disease/Surfactant Deficiency
Which cells make surfactant
type II alveolar pneumocytes