By: Erin Sventy, Ryan Cutro, Afnan Al-Raimi, and Kelvin Opoku During fetal development, the mother’s lungs provide the necessary gas exchange for the growing fetus through the placenta. The fetus receives the oxygenated blood from the mother, but most of the blood flow is shunted around the fetal lungs. These anatomical and physiological mechanisms… Continue reading Understanding Congenital Cardiac Defects
By: Erin Sventy, Ryan Cutro, Afnan Al-Raimi, and Kelvin Opoku Case Study: A 35 year-old primigravida, with uncomplicated pregnancy, was admitted to the hospital for induction of labor at 41 weeks’ gestation. Ultrasonography suggested the presence of oligohydramnios. Fetal heart rate monitoring disclosed both late and variable decelerations. Induction of labor with oxytocin was successful. A 3700-g female infant is delivered and… Continue reading Do Not Intubate Just For Suction
Introduction Patients suffering from asthma may avoid aerobic training due to exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.1 The limitation in daily activities due to asthma, can potentially lead to anxiety and depression, thus impacting perceived quality of life.2 The benefits from regular aerobic training should not go unnoticed because it can assist in weight management, lower the risks of… Continue reading The Effects of Regular Aerobic Training for Adult Patients with Moderate to Severe Asthma
By: Ryan Cutro, Erin Sventy, Afnan Al-Raimi, Kelvin K. Opoku Case: You are a respiratory therapist attending the delivery of an infant who is 28 weeks GA. Upon delivery, the baby has a 1-minute Apgar score of 7 and a 5-minute Apgar score of 9. The infant was placed in a warmer and a… Continue reading Nasal CPAP used in Neonates
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