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What is the main treatment for erythroblastosis fetalis?
What is the main treatment for erythroblastosis fetalis?
- Administration of antibiotics
- Blood transfusion
- Injection of anti-D immunoglobulin (correct)
- Placental removal
Which factor contributes to the increase in stroke volume during gestation?
Which factor contributes to the increase in stroke volume during gestation?
- Reduced contractility
- Increased venous return (preload) (correct)
- Decrease in ventricular size
- Increased downstream resistance (afterload)
What is the primary mechanism that leads to a decrease in pulmonary vascular resistance at birth?
What is the primary mechanism that leads to a decrease in pulmonary vascular resistance at birth?
- Discovery of vasodilators in blood
- Increased oxygen content in blood (correct)
- Decreased systemic arterial pressure
- Introduction of vasoconstrictors
What happens to the flow direction in the ductus arteriosus after birth?
What happens to the flow direction in the ductus arteriosus after birth?
Which circulation has higher pressure and resistance in newborns?
Which circulation has higher pressure and resistance in newborns?
What leads to the closure of the ductus venosus?
What leads to the closure of the ductus venosus?
Why is breathing onset before cord clamping beneficial?
Why is breathing onset before cord clamping beneficial?
What physiological change occurs in the lung to reverse the pulmonary systemic pressure gradient at birth?
What physiological change occurs in the lung to reverse the pulmonary systemic pressure gradient at birth?
What causes shunts like ductus arteriosus to close shortly after birth?
What causes shunts like ductus arteriosus to close shortly after birth?
How does protecting the brain improve newborn transition?
How does protecting the brain improve newborn transition?
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