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One complication that pediatric burn patients are especially susceptible to is?
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How many pancreaticoduodenectomy patients develop the complication known as delayed gastric emptying?
This complication occurred in 19% of patients in the Johns Hopkins study.
What is the decision to perform a pediatric catheter ablation based on?
The risk versus benefit is considered with pediatric patients.
What can be susceptible?
Harmed by a particular thing: patients with liver disease may be susceptible to infection.
Why are pediatric patients unsuitable for ready-made total parenteral nutrition?
Pediatric patients require more calories and proteins and less electrolytes than adults. Total parenteral nutrition solution for pediatric patients should always include vitamin K and should be dosed based on weight.
What special attention do pediatric patients require?
Pediatric patients require special attention concerning temperature regulation, blood volume, metabolic rate and requirements, and airway maintenance. Other special pediatric considerations include response to stress.
Why are liver transplant patients susceptible to the same diseases as AIDS patients?
From taking immunosuppressive drugs, transplant patients are susceptible to the same "opportunistic" infections that threaten AIDS patients--pneumocystis pneumonia, herpes and cytomegalovirus infections, fungi, and a host of bacteria.
Which is the most significant complication of prolonged suctioning of trauma patients?
Bradycardia is wrong. In a trauma patient hypoxia is the the MOST significant complication!
Can children take Oxazolindinediones?
Oxazolindinediones are appropriate for pediatric and adult patients.
How do you calculate complication rates?
To calculate complication rates, you take the total numbers of complications from a certain period and divide by the total number of patients.
What kind of AED pads can be used on a child under 8 if pediatric pads are not available?
Adult pads are helpful on pediatric patients. The opposite is not.
What type of isolation are patients are highly susceptible to infection?
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What type of patients will the pediatric nurse be serving?
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