Neonatology — Flashcards

The preferred dose of epinephrine to be given during neonatal resuscitation is _____ ml/kg/dose of a 0.1 mg/mL(1:10,000) solution IV

Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is associated with _____ due to decreased stress-induced release of fetal glucocorticoids

According to the expanded New Ballard score, -2 points (minimum score) can be assigned to only _____ and eye/ear

According to the expanded New Ballard score, 5 points (maximum score) can be assigned to only _____ and skin

The expanded new Ballard score is used to assess _____ and neuromuscular maturity of the newborn

In addition to group B streptococci, neonatal meningitis is also commonly caused by _____ and Listeria monocytogenes infection

Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is associated with _____ due to increased levels of fetal insulin

What pulse is associated with the following scores using the Apgar score?0: _____1: pulse 100 bpm

What grimace is associated with the following scores using the Apgar score? 0: _____1: grimaces or weak cry2: cries and pulls away

In Potter sequence, compression of the developing fetus results in a _____ face with low-set ears