A mother is about to deliver a 25-weeks' gestation infant. What therapeutic intervention should the respiratory therapist be prepared to give to minimize the risk of RDS?
a. Mask CPAP
b. Airway suctioning
c. Exogenous surfactant
d. Mechanical ventilation
C
It is very likely that a 25-weeks' gestation age infant will develop RDS. In this situation, exogenous surfactant should be given as soon as possible to prevent pulmonary complications. Airway suctioning will be performed to remove airway fluids but will not prevent RDS. Giving exogenous surfactant should help to minimize the need for CPAP or mechanical ventilation.
You might also like to view...
A 2,000 L bag of TPN is infusing at 125 mL/hr. How long will the bag last?
A) 4 hours B) 8 hours C) 16 hours D) 20 hours
Which bone is part of the shoulder girdle and has the following movements: elevation, depression, protraction, retraction, and rotation?
A) clavicle B) sternum C) scapula D) humerus