Management of Neonatal Patients Self-Directed
Course • Neonatal / Pediatric
Course Objectives:
- Select artificial airways for neonates
- Explain special considerations pertaining to intubation of neonates
- Explain the role of chest physiotherapy for neonates, as determined by research findings
- Explain the physiologic & adverse effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for neonates
- Identify the indications & contraindications of CPAP for neonates
- Select CPAP generators & interfaces for neonates
- Explain special considerations & technical issues for continuous mechanical ventilation (CMV) applied to neonates
- Compare CMV modes applied to neonates
- Outline procedures & ventilator control settings for application of CMV to neonates
- Implement liberation from CMV for neonates
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