Explore meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS), including the causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention of newborn respiratory distress.
Neonatal Care
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS): An Overview
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS): An overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this newborn breathing disorder.
Neonatal and Pediatric Patient Assessment: Explained (2023)
Learn how to perform a neonatal and pediatric patient assessment, including vital signs, subjective data, and treatment recommendations.
Baby Spitting Up Thick White Mucus: Explained (2023)
Learn why babies may spit up thick white mucus, the underlying causes, and when it’s time to consult a pediatrician.
Where Nutrient and Gas Exchange Occurs in Fetal Circulation?
Learn about the fascinating process of nutrient and gas exchange in fetal circulation, a crucial aspect of prenatal development.
Expiratory Grunting and Respiratory Distress in Infants
Expiratory grunting in infants can be a worrying sign for parents and caregivers, as it often indicates some form of respiratory distress.
Can Nasal Aspirators Cause Brain Damage in Babies?
Nasal aspirators (i.e., bulb suction) are useful for clearing mucus from the nostrils of infants. But can they cause brain damage?
Neonatal and Pediatric Care Final Exam (Practice Questions)
This guide has practice questions designed to help respiratory therapy students pass their neonatal and pediatric care final exams.
How to Stop Toddler Mouth Breathing (Explained)
Mouth breathing in toddlers can be quite common and is usually nothing to worry about. However, it can lead to other health problems.
What is an Oxygen Hood? (Explained)
An oxygen hood is a clear, plastic piece of equipment that helps deliver oxygen to infants in need of supplemental oxygen.
Fetal Lung Development: Overview and Practice Questions
Fetal lung development is a complex process that begins early in gestation and continues until birth so that breathing can occur.
Infant Respiratory Disorders: Overview and Practice Questions
Respiratory therapists are required to treat several types of infant respiratory disorders. This guide has practice questions on this topic.
Capillary Blood Gas: Overview and Practice Questions
A capillary blood gas (CBG) is a diagnostic test that involves collecting a blood sample from the capillaries of an infant.
Surfactant Replacement Therapy: Overview and Practice Questions
Surfactant replacement therapy is a life-saving treatment method used in preterm infants who were born with a surfactant deficiency.
Apnea of Prematurity: Overview and Practice Questions
Apnea of prematurity is a disorder in preterm infants that results in frequent periods of apnea. This article gives an overview of this topic.
Congenital Cardiac Defects: Overview and Practice Questions
Congenital cardiac defects are abnormalities of the heart that are present at birth, including the structure, valves, and blood vessels.