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9 Circulatory abnormalities (reduced systemic or pulmonary venous retum,
hypotension, tachycardia, bradycardia, reduced cardiac output, excessive
variability of blood pressure).
10 Mobilisation of secretions and airway blockage.
11 Exposing a baby to elevated concetrations of Oxygen may lead to Retrolental
Fibroplasia. (Retinopathy of prematurity)
The minimum patient monitoring requirements for Ventilation are:
1 ECG/heart rate.
2 Chest wall movement.
3 Blood pressure (continuous intravascular/regular, intermittent measurements).
4 Transcutaneous carbon dioxide/intravascular carbon dioxide/regular, intermittent
arterial/capillary samples.
5 Regular arterial and transcutaneous blood gas monitoring.
6 Regular chest X-rays.
7 Regular cranial ultrasound examinations.
8 Standard nursing care for Intensive Care patients.
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