10 Questions
What is the main treatment for erythroblastosis fetalis?
Injection of anti-D immunoglobulin
Which factor contributes to the increase in stroke volume during gestation?
Increased venous return (preload)
What is the primary mechanism that leads to a decrease in pulmonary vascular resistance at birth?
Increased oxygen content in blood
What happens to the flow direction in the ductus arteriosus after birth?
Reverses from left-to-right to right-to-left
Which circulation has higher pressure and resistance in newborns?
Systemic circulation
What leads to the closure of the ductus venosus?
Increased pulmonary blood flow
Why is breathing onset before cord clamping beneficial?
To prevent sudden rise in blood pressure caused by cord clamping
What physiological change occurs in the lung to reverse the pulmonary systemic pressure gradient at birth?
Decrease in lung volume due to aeration
What causes shunts like ductus arteriosus to close shortly after birth?
High oxygen content in blood
How does protecting the brain improve newborn transition?
Prevention of neurological damage and complications
Test your knowledge on the aeration of the lung, transition of circulation at birth, placental circulation including different blood types, and immunoglobulin cross placenta. Learn about left ventricular output differences between adults and fetuses.
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