Monitoring Pediatric Patients with Pulmonary Complications
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Which of the following is a potential complication in children with lung injury?

  • Hypoxemia (correct)
  • Intracranial pressure monitoring
  • Delayed pulmonary infection
  • Cardiac contractility

What should be done to maintain normal oxygen saturations in children with pulmonary dysfunction?

  • Monitor intracranial pressure
  • Administer prophylactic antibiotics
  • Implement oxygen supplementation (correct)
  • Use therapeutic hypothermia

When is mechanical ventilation typically needed in patients with lung injury?

  • In patients with significant pulmonary dysfunction (correct)
  • In patients with neurologic dysfunction
  • In patients with delayed pulmonary infection
  • In patients with cardiovascular compromise

Is the use of intracranial pressure monitoring devices and therapeutic hypothermia proven to improve outcomes in children with lung injury?

<p>No, it is controversial and has not been shown to improve outcomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are prophylactic antibiotics beneficial in children with lung injury?

<p>No, they have not been shown to be beneficial (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication in children with lung injury?

<p>Neurological complications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to maintain normal oxygen saturations in children with pulmonary dysfunction?

<p>Oxygen supplementation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should children with evidence of lung injury, cardiovascular compromise, or neurologic compromise be monitored in an intensive care unit?

<p>Immediately after injury (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are prophylactic antibiotics beneficial in children with lung injury?

<p>It is controversial (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of therapeutic hypothermia and sedation in children with lung injury?

<p>It is controversial (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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