PICU NICU

Question 1

age viability

Answer 1

23 weeks. normal is 40

Question 2

average birth weight

low birth weight

Answer 2

3500

2500

Question 3

respiratory distress system cause

Answer 3

lack of surfactant

Question 4

bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Answer 4

stiff lungs, oxygen dependence at 26 weeks CGA

Question 5

benefits of kangaroo cared

Answer 5

cardio and temp stability
sleep organize
breast feeding
attachement

Question 6

stress cues

Answer 6

extension
finger slip (stop)
open mouth
yawning
looking away

Question 7

signs of stability

Answer 7

stable color, hands to mouth, sucking, looking, grasping

Question 8

should you promote flexion or extension for babies

Answer 8

flexion

Question 9

whats different about respiratory for PICU

Answer 9

specialized ventilators (because of the size of people)

Question 10

whats different cardiac support for PICU

Answer 10

less mobilization (tubes are so small) out of bed on ECLS
definitely mobilize with VADS and post transplant

Question 11

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Answer 11

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Question 12

whats different cardio about PICU

Answer 12

rarely from arteriosclerosis

can be due to near drowning

Question 13

how is exercise different in PICU

Answer 13

shorter stays in ICU

little ppl big tubes so be careful

Question 14

whats different for PICU ventilation support

Answer 14

greater use of BiPAP
fewer traches
more on home ventilation

Question 15

whats different PICU for Pt treatment

Answer 15

the tyos
and upper airway drainage
biPAP assisted max ventilation

Question 16

is GI different in PICU

Answer 16

yea kids more likely to vomit