Anesthesia Tutorial of the Week Quiz

1) The cause of neonatal collapse is often clear at presentation

2) Non-accidental injury can be rapidly and easily excluded

3) Sepsis is the most frequent cause of neonatal collapse

4) Pre and post ductal oxygen saturations are measured by comparing saturations at the left hand and right foot

5) A pre and post ductal saturation difference of greater than 3% may indicate underlying congenital heart disease

6) Normal heart rate of a neonate is between 80-100bpm

7) The circulating blood volume of a neonate is usually 70ml/kg

8) A respiratory rate of 25bpm in a neonate is reassuring 

9) Cardiac compressions and assisted ventilation should be commenced in a neonate if heart rate is less than 60bpm

10) A systolic blood pressure of 70mmHg is extremely concerning in a neonate

11) Airway management in a collapsed neonate should always be delegated to the anaesthetist

12) Nasogastric tube insertion in neonates can aid ventilation by decompressing the stomach

13) Target tidal volume in neonates should be 8-10ml/kg

14) An infusion of 5% dextrose should be started during initial management of a collapsed neonate due to the risk of hypoglycaemia

15) All inotropes can be administered via an intra-osseous needle during initial resuscitation