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roselinechinyere27m

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What was the cause of death among neonates treated with an oxygenator constructed of dimethylpolysiloxan e used in a 1963 ECLS trial?
 
  A. pulmonary embolismB. intraventricular hemorrhage
  C. infant respiratory distress syndrome
  D. bronchopulmonary dysplasia

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Which of the following factors are included as general guidelines for neonatal ECLS? I. a disease process deemed reversible II. gestational age older than 24 weeks III. body weight greater than 2 kg IV. absence of intraventricular hemorrhage
 
  A. I, IV only
  B. II, III only
  C. I, III, IV only
  D. II, III, IV only


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leannegxo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
B. Correct response: An oxygenator constructed of a membrane composed of dimethylpolysiloxan e, similar to the one currently in common use, was developed in 1963. Several neonates were supported with ECLS, but all died of intraventricular hemorrhage.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation B.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
C. Correct response: The general guidelines for neonatal ECLS include (1) a disease process that is deemed reversible, (2) gestational age greater than 32 weeks, (3) weight greater than 2 kg, (4) significant mechanical ventilation for no more than 7 to 10 days before ECLS, (5) absence of intraventricular hemorrhage, (6) no severe neurologic dysfunction, and (7) no significant chromosomal abnormality.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation C.


roselinechinyere27m

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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