Respiratory+Distress+in+the+Newborn

=**Materials -**= Quick summary of Tachypnea


 * Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn -** [|Pediatrics in Review Article]


 * Respiratory Distress Powerpoint -** [|Respiratory Distress 2010.ppt]

1) Describe signs and symptoms of respiratory distress in an infant. 2) Develop a differential for respiratory distress in an infant and initiate work-up. 3) Describe when an infant might require blow-by oxygen, positive pressure ventilation, CPAP, and intubation. 4) Effectively administer positive pressure ventilation to an infant. 5) Intubate an infant (or dummy) using appropriate technique.
 * Learning Objectives -**

1) (yes/no) Resident passes the NRP course. 2) (yes/no) Resident either initiates PPV during a resuscitation, or is observed by an attending while demonstrating PPV on a dummy, and is able to discuss indications for initiating PPV. 3) (yes/no) Resident manages at least one infant with respiratory distress.
 * Evaluation -**

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