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What does the mean arterial pressure in an infant mean?
Arterial pressure in an infant means the pressure of the blood circulating on the arteries. This is a result of vascular resistance and cardiac output.
What do you assess in an infant before giving digoxin?
The pulse,blood pressure. If its too low you can kill the baby.
What can you do to decrease blood pressure in infant?
This is a question for a doctor, not someone on Answers.com, unless that person is a medical doctor.
Why would oxygen level be low in infant?
The oxygen level for an infant can be low if they are having breathing problems. They should be checked by a doctor as soon as possible.
What site do you never draw BLOOD from an infant and why?
you never draw BLOOD from an infant from the baby
Can you give adult blood to infant?
no
What is the most common site to draw blood from an infant?
The most common site to draw blood from an infant is the heel, specifically the lateral or medial plantar surface. This area is preferred due to its rich blood supply and minimal risk of injury to the infant.
What is the lowest pressure exerted by blood in your arteries is your- blood pressure?
The lowest pressure exerted by blood in your arteries is your diastolic blood pressure.
Blood pressure is a measurement of what?
Blood pressure is the measure of the force of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels that it is contained in. Blood pressure is usually expressed in mmHg as the systolic pressure divided by the diastolic pressure.
What is the umbilical cord contains mainly?
From the placenta, oxygen and nutritional requirements through your blood vessels directly pass into your infant's blood vessels and are carried to your infant along the umbilical cord. Blood circulates through vessels in the cord, that involves one vein that carries blood full of oxygen and nutrients from you to your infant.
Is blood pressure the pressure of blood in the arteries?
Yes, blood pressure is a measure of the pressure exerted on your arterial walls as the heart pumps blood throughout the body (systolic) over the pressure when your heart is relaxed (diastolic).
What is blood pressure-?
Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood in the circulatory system, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.
