Which of the following risk factors contribute to the pathogenesis of BPD? I. Lung immaturity  II. Respiratory failure  III. Oxygen supplementation  IV. Positive-pressure ventilation 

Equipment needed for intubation of a pediatric patient include

Some mechanical hazards or complications that can occur during ECMO include:

When interviewing children in a sexual abuse investigation, which of the following is a consideration?

A “date rape” drug that is found in a white powder form and that can cause hallucinations, lost sense of time and identity, distorted perceptions of sight and sound, feeling out of control, impaired motor function, breathing problems, convulsions, vomiting, out-of-body experiences, memory problems, a dream-like feeling, numbness, and loss of coordination is:

A 3 year old has the following clincial presentations in the ER:  profound nasal congestion and productive cough  chest auscultation revealing diffuse coarse “sticky” crackles  chest radiograph revealing lung hyperinflation with flattened hemidiaphragms  What pulmonary conditions does this infant likely have?

The therapist is measuring the intracuff pressure of a pediatric ETT. Where should the pressure be maintained to avoid complications?

Presence of vernix caseosa and lanugo on an infant suggests

Which of the following medications should be administered to a 4 year old with symtomatic LTB and respiratory compromise?

High-frequency jet ventilation delivers gas by: