Common drugs and infusions
CHAPTER 12 Common drugs and infusions Mark Davies, David Cartwright Common drug doses • Aminophylline (IV) or theophylline (oral/NG) — loading……5 mg/kg — maintenance…2 mg/kg/dose…every 8 hours • Ampicillin (IV)…50…
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Fluids and nutrition
CHAPTER 10 Fluids and nutrition Mark Davies, David Cartwright, Garry Inglis Renal function There is a lot we do not understand about newborn renal function. Adult reference ranges of electrolytes…
Thermoregulation
CHAPTER 8 Thermoregulation David Cartwright Background • Temperature regulation is critical to survival of preterm babies. They have few mechanisms for losing heat if too warm, a high surface-area-to-volume ratio…
Pulmonary hypertension
CHAPTER 6 Pulmonary hypertension Mark Davies Description Whilst pulmonary artery pressures are increased in this condition, the main pathophysiological problem is the restriction of pulmonary blood flow due to increased…
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
CHAPTER 7 Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) Garry Inglis Features The ductus arteriosus usually closes functionally by 48 hours and anatomically by 3 weeks of age in well, term babies. Closure…
Infection control — hand hygiene
CHAPTER 1 Infection control — hand hygiene David Cartwright, Mark Davies Hand washing Hand washing remains the most effective method of preventing the spread of organisms from ourselves to babies,…
ACGME General Competencies
Appendix 1 ACGME General Competencies ACGME General Competencies Version 1.3 (9.28.99) The residency program must require its residents to develop the competencies in the six areas below to the level…
Teaching Visual
Chapter 50 Teaching Visual Lumbar Puncture Patrice Kruszewski, DO , Glenn R. Stryjewski, MD, MPH Objectives Visualize spinal anatomy to enhance understanding of the lumbar puncture (LP) Describe preparation and…
How to Succeed in the Pediatric Clerkship
Chapter 8 How to Succeed in the Pediatric Clerkship J. Lindsey Lane, MD Introduction How does one define success on the pediatric clerkship? Getting a high grade and performing well…
Anticipatory Guidance
Chapter 15 Anticipatory Guidance English Willis, MD Medical Knowledge and Patient Care Anticipatory guidance (AG) is age and developmentally appropriate health advice focused on improving the health, safety, and physical…
