The ready reckoner

CHAPTER 33 The ready reckoner

The following pages contain information useful when admitting a sick infant to intensive care.

The tables contain information (by infant weight) on the size of endotracheal tubes (ETTs) and umbilical lines to use; how far to insert them; and common drug and infusion doses.

Note that the insertion lengths of umbilical catheters are given in cm from the plane of the abdominal wall.

The information is a guide only. All tubes and lines must be checked radiologically for correct placement, and drug doses and infusions checked and titrated to the needs of individual infants.

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