Neonatal/Pediatric

Learn about a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, its pathophysiology, clinical signs, and the role of respiratory therapy in management.

Learn what bronchopulmonary dysplasia is, its causes, symptoms, and why it matters for respiratory therapists in neonatal care.

Explore meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS), including the causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention of newborn respiratory distress.

Learn how apnea monitoring detects breathing pauses and alerts caregivers, ensuring safety for infants and at-risk patients.

Learn how the Apgar score assesses newborn health immediately after birth, guiding care with a quick, vital check of five key signs.

Prepare for your neonatal and pediatric care final exam with specialized practice questions and content review in this study guide.

Learn about expiratory grunting in infants, its causes, symptoms, and treatments to ensure prompt care for a baby’s health.

Learn about the causes, effects, and solutions for toddler mouth breathing to support your child’s health and development.

Learn about capillary blood gas (CBG) testing, including its procedure, interpretation, and its role in assessing respiratory status.

Nasal aspirators (i.e., bulb suction) are useful for clearing mucus from the nostrils of infants. But can they cause brain damage?

Learn about oxygen hoods: their uses, benefits, and precautions in neonatal care for safe, effective oxygen therapy for infants.

Explore the stages of fetal lung development, from the embryonic phase to birth, and learn how lungs prepare for life outside the womb.

Learn about fetal circulation, the unique blood flow system in a fetus, its key structures, and how it supports growth before birth.

Discover the benefits, process, and importance of surfactant replacement therapy in treating respiratory distress and lung conditions.

Learn about Apnea of Prematurity (AOP), its causes, symptoms, and treatment options for preterm infants to ensure better outcomes.

Discover the types, causes, and treatments of congenital heart defects, common birth anomalies affecting heart structure and function.

Learn about the common types of infant respiratory disorders, their causes, and treatment options to ensure proper care for newborns.

Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS): An overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this newborn breathing disorder.

Learn how to perform a neonatal and pediatric patient assessment, including vital signs, subjective data, and treatment recommendations.