Author Question: Which of the following are common indications for ECMO? 1. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the ... (Read 53 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following are common indications for ECMO? 1. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) 2. Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) 3. Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) 4. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)

a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

What complication associated with noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is most common?

a. Aspiration
b. Hypotension
c. Nasal congestion
d. Air leaks

Bsand8 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
ECMO has been shown to improve survival in newborns with hypoxic respiratory failure associ-ated with PPHN, MAS, sepsis, RDS, and CDH.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D