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Neuroanatomy II
NICUs and PICUs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| NICUs are defined as levels I, II, and III... which level has no ventilation and no high risk deliveries? | level I |
| NICUs are defined as levels I, II, and III... which level has short-term ventilation and premature infants? | level II |
| NICUs are defined as levels I, II, and III... which level has long-term ventilation, high risk deliveries, surgical patients, heart patients, and premature infants? | level III |
| Who is in the NICU? | neonatologist, RNs, RTs... apparently NOT PTs (jk) |
| What therapies do neonates receive? | oxygen, surfactant, mechanical vent/CPAP, high frequency ventilation (HFOV), inhaled nitric oxide (INO), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) |
| What does CPAP stand for? | continuous positive airway pressure |
| Infant mortality rates decreased from %90 in the 30's to __- __ % in the late 90's | 4-6% |
| What are some conditions (4) for ventilating pediatric patients? | asthma, infection, trauma, medical issues |
| What is the average cost of ECMO/day and INO/day? | ECMO/day - $5,000 INO/day - $3,000 |