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Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy

Seekhealthz Editorial — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:43:03 +0000

Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy – Introduction Synonyms Types Epidemiology Incidence/Prevalence Likely Risk Factors Possible Risk Factors Factors Not Associated With Increased Risk Factors That May Decrease Risk Associated Conditions Etiology and Pathogenesis Causes Pathogenesis History and Physical Clinical Presentation History Past Medical History (PMH) Family History (FH) Physical Chest Extremities Neuro Assessment Scores Diagnosis Making …

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Neonatal Hypertension

Seekhealthz Editorial — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:25:55 +0000

Neonatal Hypertension Description Also Called Definitions Epidemiology Who Is Most Affected Incidence/Prevalence Risk Factors Perinatal and Neonatal Risk Factors Maternal Risk Factors Etiology and Pathogenesis Causes Table Table 1: Iatrogenic Causes of Neonatal Hypertension Medications and Exposures Other Clinical Causes Steroids including dexamethasone, prednisolone, and hydrocortisoneIndomethacinVasopressorsMethylxanthines (theophylline and caffeine)Phenylephrine eye dropsBronchodilatorsPancuroniumVitamin D or A toxicityMaternal …

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2010 AHA Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Seekhealthz Editorial — Wed, 19 May 2021 09:56:45 +0000

What other major guideline changes and recommendations have been made by the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care? • Prevent hypothermia. Some studies have suggested that the asphyxiated infant, born at 36 weeks gestation or greater, with moderate to severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy who underwent induced hypothermia had lower mortality risks …

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When to discontinue the resuscitation of the newborn

Seekhealthz Editorial — Wed, 19 May 2021 09:55:51 +0000

When is it appropriate to discontinue the resuscitation of the newly born? Stopping resuscitation of the newly born is obviously a very difficult decision. If no heart rate is detectable after 10 minutes of resuscitation, consider stopping the resuscitation. Cause of the arrest, gestation of the infant, presence of complications, and parents’ expressed acceptability of …

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best site to obtain intravenous access

Seekhealthz Editorial — Mon, 17 May 2021 05:04:19 +0000

Where is the best site to obtain intravenous access? The easiest and most direct access is the umbilical cord. Any medication, as well as volume expanders, can be given through the umbilical vein. Note that it is not recommended to administer resuscitative drugs via the umbilical artery. Peripheral veins in the extremities and the scalp …

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Most common drugs used in neonatal resuscitation

Seekhealthz Editorial — Mon, 17 May 2021 05:03:53 +0000

What are the most common drugs used in neonatal resuscitation, and when are they indicated? Drugs are rarely used in neonatal resuscitation, as most problems are improved by addressing airway, breathing, and circulation. Bradycardia in the newborn is usually due to inadequate lung inflation and hypoxemia, so adequate ventilation is most important. Epinephrine is recommended …

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How does the resuscitation of the newly born infant differ if meconium is present in the amniotic fluid

Seekhealthz Editorial — Mon, 17 May 2021 05:03:17 +0000

How does the resuscitation of the newly born infant differ if meconium is present in the amniotic fluid? Current recommendations no longer advise routine intrapartum oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning for meconium-stained infants. Routine endotracheal intubation and direct tracheal suctioning of meconium-stained infants was also shown to be of no value in a randomized control trial. …

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Proper technique for chest compressions in the newborn

Seekhealthz Editorial — Mon, 17 May 2021 05:02:31 +0000

What is the proper technique for chest compressions in the newborn? The two acceptable techniques for performing chest compressions are applying two thumbs superimposed or next to each other on the sternum with the fingers surrounding the chest, or two fingers placed on the sternum at a right angle to the chest with the other …

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Chest compressions in newborn

Seekhealthz Editorial — Mon, 17 May 2021 05:01:53 +0000

When are chest compressions indicated in the resuscitation of the newly born infant? Effective ventilation usually restores vital signs to normal in a newborn, and chest compressions are generally not needed. Because chest compressions make effective ventilations more difficult and heart rate usually responds to assisted ventilation, chest compressions are not initiated until assisted ventilation …

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Airway adjuncts in newborn

Seekhealthz Editorial — Mon, 17 May 2021 05:01:10 +0000

Are airway adjuncts useful or indicated in the management of the newborn? Yes. CPAP is widely used in infants who are breathing but exhibiting increased respiratory effort. It has been studied in preterm infants and shown to decrease intubation rates, mechanical ventilation duration, and use of surfactant, but increases rates of pneumothorax. Local expertise and …

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