Author Question: What temperature is required to maintain a neutral thermal environment (NTE) in an Oxy-Hood for ... (Read 55 times)

HCHenry · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

What temperature is required to maintain a neutral thermal environment (NTE) in an Oxy-Hood for infants weighing 2500 g or more?

a. 25 C
b. 30 C
c. 35 C
d. 40 C

Question 2

An infant requires both a precise high FiO2 and maintenance of a neutral thermal environment. Which of the following systems can best achieve these goals?

1. Oxy-Hood or warmed O2 blending system without incubator
2. Heated incubator with automatic O2 controlling system
3. Heated incubator with Oxy-Hood or O2 blending system
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
For example, the NTE temperature for newborns weighing less than 1200 g is 35 C.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Given the highly variable O2 concentration provided by these devices, the best way to control O2 delivery to infants in an incubator is with an Oxy-Hood. The Oxy-Hood is placed over the in-fant's head inside the incubator. The O2 concentration and gas temperature within the Oxy-Hood, not in the incubator, must be assessed. It is ideal to monitor incubator or Oxy-Hood O2 concentration continuously.