Pediatric 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What common side effects of alprostadil (i.e., prostaglandin E1) need to be anticipated?
A
Apnea and cardiac arrest.
2
Q
What fraction of inspired oxygen should be used for resuscitation of a term infant?
A
21% (i.e., room air).
3
Q
When infants do not initiate spontaneous breathing immediately with gentle stimulation alone, __________ should be initiated
A
positive pressure ventilation at 40 to 60 breaths per minute.
4
Q
What is the age-based formula for the maximum heart rate attributable to sinus tachycardia?
A
220 minus age in years.
5
Q
pediatric airway equation
A
Cuffed ETT size = (Age/4) + 3.5
Uncuffed ETT size = (Age/4) + 4
6
Q
Neonatal Sepsis Abx
A
-Ampicillin
plus
-Cefotaxime or Gentamicin
acyclovir can added be added
