Neonatal Care

Learn about the fascinating process of nutrient and gas exchange in fetal circulation, a crucial aspect of prenatal development.

Expiratory grunting in infants can be a worrying sign for parents and caregivers, as it often indicates some form of respiratory distress.

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

This guide has practice questions designed to help respiratory therapy students pass their neonatal and pediatric care final exams.

Mouth breathing in toddlers can be quite common and is usually nothing to worry about. However, it can lead to other health problems.

An oxygen hood is a clear, plastic piece of equipment that helps deliver oxygen to infants in need of supplemental oxygen.

Fetal lung development is a complex process that begins early in gestation and continues until birth so that breathing can occur.

Respiratory therapists are required to treat several types of infant respiratory disorders. This guide has practice questions on this topic.

A capillary blood gas (CBG) is a diagnostic test that involves collecting a blood sample from the capillaries of an infant.

Surfactant replacement therapy is a life-saving treatment method used in preterm infants who were born with a surfactant deficiency.

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 are abnormalities of the heart that are present at birth, including the structure, valves, and blood vessels.

Meconium aspiration syndrome in newborn infants can result in severe respiratory distress. This guide has practice questions on this topic.

Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS) is a condition in newborns with underdeveloped lungs due to inadequate levels of surfactant.

How to perform a neonatal and pediatric patient assessment as a respiratory therapist? Read this study guide to find out!