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Where to assess heart rate in infant during CPR?
Use the brachial pulse to to assess the heart rate in an infant during CPR.
Can you reinsert guide wire to blocked NG tube?
You should never reinsert the guide wire into an NG tube. If reinserted into the NG tube, it can puncture through the tube and perforate the esophagus. You should follow your doctor (or whoever ordered the NG tube) ordered flushing instructions only.
When should you extubate?
When the patient can breathe without assistance (I am assuming a breathing tube -- not an NG tube).
Why do you assess the brachial pulse in the infant in cardiac arrest?
Because you do not want to cause damage to the soft neck (carotid artery) tissues in an infant when trying to locate their pulse.
Why do they put ng tube in?
An NG tube is used for many different conditions -but in the end they're used for feeding and giving medications to people. Some of the reasons you may need an NG tube are: Gastro disorders, unable to swallow, unable to keep a healthy weight, eating disorders etc.
What do you assess in an infant before giving digoxin?
The pulse,blood pressure. If its too low you can kill the baby.
What tests are given to an infant suspected of being mentally retarded?
For infants, the Bayley Scales of Infant Development may be used to assess motor, language, and problem-solving skills.
How do you administer liquid activated charcoal?
PO or NG tube
How do you continually assess and monitor an infant and child whilst in your care?
you must keep the child or infant in your sight at all times, monitoring the toys it is playing with, the things it is putting in its mouth and how it is behaving.
Why flex head forward when inserting a ng tube?
this position helps place the Ng tube into the esophagus instead of the trachea by slightly blocking the airway and giving an open unresisting path into the esophagus.
What is involved with a feeding tube and is it permanent?
A feeding tube is used to provide nutrition to an individual who is not able to properly feed themselves. The feeding tube involves placing a tube in the esophagus or stomach in order pass nutrients through the body.
How would you continually assess and monitor An infant and a child whilst in your care?
you must keep the child or infant in your sight at all times, monitoring the toys it is playing with, the things it is putting in its mouth and how it is behaving.
