3 results
Patients with CHD are exceptionally sensitive to the effects of bronchiolitis on their volume status
Four principles
Patients with CHD ... blood flow to the lungs ... Anxiolysis to improve work ... #Management #Peds ... #Pediatrics #CHD
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
wall • Improves lung ... resistance • Improves work ... and fit of the mask ... CPAP #Neonate #Management ... #Pediatrics
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... disease b) CHF ... determine if stress test ... unless prior heart/lung ... medical and surgical management