Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Taps, Percutaneous Ventricular Taps, and External Ventricular Drains Joshua Casaos Rajiv R. Iyer Edward S. Ahn Hydrocephalus is often discovered in infancy and while not all infants with…
Transfusion of Blood and Blood Products Jennifer L. Webb Yunchuan Delores Mo Cyril Jacquot Naomi L. C. Luban OVERVIEW Blood Products Utilized in Neonates 1. Red blood cells (RBCs) 2….
Endotracheal Intubation Anne Ades Lindsay C. Johnston Introduction Endotracheal (ET) intubation is a life-saving procedure requiring background knowledge, psychomotor skills, effective communication, and coordinated teamwork to successfully and safely complete…
Delayed Cord Clamping and Cord Milking Anup C. Katheria Debra A. Erickson-Owens Judith S. Mercer A. Definitions 1. Placental transfusion: Placental transfusion is the transfer of residual placental blood to…
Tracheostomy and Tracheostomy Care Margaret Mary Kuczkowski Gregory J. Milmoe Infants with airway obstruction or need for prolonged ventilatory support are often considered for tracheostomy as an alternative to endotracheal…
Pericardiocentesis Alan Benheim John North A. Definitions 1. Pericardium a. A double layer of mesothelial lining surrounding the heart, consisting of the visceral pericardium on the epicardial surface and the…
Central Venous Catheterization Ha-Young Choi Angela Rivera A. Alfred Chahine Central venous catheters provide stable intravenous (IV) access to sick or low-birth-weight infants who need longterm IV nutrition or medications…
Surfactant Administration via Thin Catheter Peter A. Dargaville Harley Mason A. Definitions Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS): The clinical manifestation of surfactant deficiency in the preterm lung, cardinal features being tachypnea,…
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation and Decannulation M. Kabir Abubakar Manuel B. Torres Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has now become the standard of care for patients with reversible pulmonary or cardiac…
Bubble Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Hany Aly M.A. Mohamed A. Definition Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a noninvasive, continuous flow respiratory system that maintains positive pressure in the…
