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Neonatal Care
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.
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: Overview and Practice Questions
Meconium aspiration syndrome in newborn infants can result in severe respiratory distress. This guide has practice questions on this topic.
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Practice Questions)
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS) is a condition in newborns with underdeveloped lungs due to inadequate levels of surfactant.
Neonatal and Pediatric Patient Assessment [Study Guide]
How to perform a neonatal and pediatric patient assessment as a respiratory therapist? Read this study guide to find out!