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Describe the roles and responsibilities of the neonatal nurse,
respiratory therapist, pharmacist, neonatologist and radiologist in
the care of the neonatal patient. (I)
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Describe the pathological changes found on x-ray in a neonatal chest
and gastrointestinal film. (II)
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Identify respiratory principles as they apply to the neonate including
functional residual capacity, pressure/volume relationships and tidal
volume. (II, III)
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Describe the pathophysiological principles involved with barotrauma,
atelectasis and compliance, and ventilation/perfusion matching. (III,
IV)
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Describe the assessment and management of respiratory dysfunction in
the embryonic lung at 24 weeks and beyond. (IV, V)
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Summarize the physiologic principles involving respiratory
bronchioles, development of capillaries and ventilation/perfusion
(V/Q) mismatch. (V, VI)
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State the principles involved in surfactant therapy. (VI)
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Explain the pathology involved in the following neonatial respiratory
complications: bronchopulmonary dysplasia, oxygen toxicity, and
pulmonary emphysema. (VII)
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Demonstrate use of the equipment involved in conventional mechanical
ventilation and high frequency mechanical ventilation. (VIII)
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Describe normal cardiac structure and function in the neonate. (IX)
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Identify congenital cardiac defects including acyanotic heart defects,
Tetralogy of Fallot and ventricular defects. (X)
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Describe acid base abnormalities in the neonate including fluid and
electrolyte problems and pulmonary hypertension. (XI)
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Identify hemodynamic function as it relates to blood gases, oxygen
saturation curves and regulation of red blood cell production. (XII)
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Identify the blood components and the role of the complement cascade
as they relate to the neonate. (XIII)
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Describe how to differentiate between infection, inflammation, sepsis
and multi-organ system dysfunction in the neonate. (XIV)
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Describe the pathophysiological principles in the neurological system
of the neonate. (XV)
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Identify the interventions required in the management of
intraventricular hemorrhage, periventricular leukomalacia and hypoxic
ischemic encephalopathy. (XV)
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