Identify the anatomical structure labeled “A” on the echocardiogram below. This echo is taken in the parastenal long axis view, sweeping anteriorly.
Toxiplasmosis may be acquired by ingestion of the parasite f…
Toxiplasmosis may be acquired by ingestion of the parasite from contaminated meat.
Gas trapping can be prevented during mechanical ventilation…
Gas trapping can be prevented during mechanical ventilation by allowing for an appopriately long expiratory time.
Body temperature, heart rate and blood pressue can all be af…
Body temperature, heart rate and blood pressue can all be affected by the toxins created by infection.
Infants with Tricuspid Atresia always have a heart murmur.
Infants with Tricuspid Atresia always have a heart murmur.
ETCO2 decreases with increased cardiac output.
ETCO2 decreases with increased cardiac output.
One of the advantages of surfactant administration is that i…
One of the advantages of surfactant administration is that is can be administered orally.
In the pre-term infant, symptoms of significant Left-to-righ…
In the pre-term infant, symptoms of significant Left-to-right shunting will not be apparent until they are at least a week old.
Newborns have a relatively higher CO, lower SVR and lower B…
Newborns have a relatively higher CO, lower SVR and lower BP when compared to an older child.
The most important risk factors for the development of neona…
The most important risk factors for the development of neonatal sepsis are low birth weight and prematurity.