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What is the primary function of an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)?
What is the primary function of an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)?
- Assist in inflating the lungs during surgery
- Control the levels of oxygen in the bloodstream
- Aid in expanding blood vessels in the legs
- Provide mechanical support to the heart during diastole (correct)
When is the Berlin Heart EXCOR VAD typically used?
When is the Berlin Heart EXCOR VAD typically used?
- To treat congenital lung malformations
- In small children with heart failure (correct)
- In adults with structural heart abnormalities
- For patients who need assistance with lung function
What distinguishes the Berlin Heart EXCOR VAD from the HeartWare ventricular assist device?
What distinguishes the Berlin Heart EXCOR VAD from the HeartWare ventricular assist device?
- Intended patient population, with HeartWare for small children
- Size, with the Berlin Heart being larger (correct)
- Function, with HeartWare being used for acute heart failure
- Pump mechanism, with HeartWare using counter pulsation
In which phase of the cardiac cycle does the balloon pump inflate?
In which phase of the cardiac cycle does the balloon pump inflate?
What is one of the indications for using an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)?
What is one of the indications for using an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)?
Which type of patients are suitable candidates for the Berlin Heart EXCOR VAD?
Which type of patients are suitable candidates for the Berlin Heart EXCOR VAD?
What is the main objective of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) therapy?
What is the main objective of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) therapy?
What is the main challenge in the management of some newborns with hypoxic respiratory failure?
What is the main challenge in the management of some newborns with hypoxic respiratory failure?
Which factor contributes to optimal oxygenation by matching ventilation and perfusion?
Which factor contributes to optimal oxygenation by matching ventilation and perfusion?
Which of the following is NOT a commonly occurring disease associated with hypoxic respiratory failure in neonates?
Which of the following is NOT a commonly occurring disease associated with hypoxic respiratory failure in neonates?
What is the currently approved use of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO)?
What is the currently approved use of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO)?
What occurs when there is intrapulmonary shunting without V/Q matching?
What occurs when there is intrapulmonary shunting without V/Q matching?
What is one of the factors mentioned that can lead to high vascular tone in neonatal hypoxic respiratory failure?
What is one of the factors mentioned that can lead to high vascular tone in neonatal hypoxic respiratory failure?
What is a common characteristic of hypoxemia and systemic hypotension in neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure?
What is a common characteristic of hypoxemia and systemic hypotension in neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure?
Which image courtesy is mentioned in the text regarding hypoxic respiratory failure?
Which image courtesy is mentioned in the text regarding hypoxic respiratory failure?
Which condition reflects a relative deficiency of oxygen in arterial blood often associated with insufficient ventilation?
Which condition reflects a relative deficiency of oxygen in arterial blood often associated with insufficient ventilation?
In neonatal hypoxic respiratory failure, what does poor ventilation despite adequate perfusion lead to?
In neonatal hypoxic respiratory failure, what does poor ventilation despite adequate perfusion lead to?
What is a potential alternative to inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) therapy?
What is a potential alternative to inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) therapy?
What is the half-life of Nitric Oxide?
What is the half-life of Nitric Oxide?
Which gas is the carrier gas in Nitric Oxide?
Which gas is the carrier gas in Nitric Oxide?
Where is Nitric Oxide predominantly present in the atmosphere?
Where is Nitric Oxide predominantly present in the atmosphere?
What is the predominant metabolite of Nitric Oxide?
What is the predominant metabolite of Nitric Oxide?
What is the main property of Nitric Oxide that leads to its selective activity in vasodilation?
What is the main property of Nitric Oxide that leads to its selective activity in vasodilation?
Why is Nitrate rapidly cleared by the kidneys?
Why is Nitrate rapidly cleared by the kidneys?
What is the role of INOMAX in the treatment of neonatal hypoxic respiratory failure?
What is the role of INOMAX in the treatment of neonatal hypoxic respiratory failure?
Why should INOMAX not be used in neonates with right-to-left shunting of blood?
Why should INOMAX not be used in neonates with right-to-left shunting of blood?
What does low lung volume ventilation contribute to?
What does low lung volume ventilation contribute to?
What is a consequence of high lung volume ventilation?
What is a consequence of high lung volume ventilation?
Which neonates are indicated for INOMAX treatment?
Which neonates are indicated for INOMAX treatment?
What is the primary function of INOMAX in treating neonatal hypoxic respiratory failure?
What is the primary function of INOMAX in treating neonatal hypoxic respiratory failure?
