NICU RT stuff

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Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN)

CXR: hazy streaks/finger streaking, Patchy opacities

RR: tachypnic with respiratory distress, ^ fio2 requirement

TX: Vapo (^ liter flow to dec wob)

Typically lasts 3-6 days
Meconium Aspiration
CXR: patchy infiltrates

TX: minimal + pressure @ delivery to avoid pneumo
- Note: PO2 on abg = PPHN
- (low regardless of fio2)
Vapo=>Conventional=>Ossilator=>Nitric
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)

CXR: ground glass appearance

RR: nasal flaring, grunting, retractions, forced exhalation, minimal air movement

Typically requires some sort of + pressure

TX: NC, Vapo

Author:	svtep01
ID:	159298
Card Set:	NICU RT stuff
Updated:	2012-06-19 08:53:01
Tags:	NICU RT
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Description:	NICU stuff (respiratory)
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