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NICU, NOW What?!
by Jessica May-Rabbach
Educational podcast for parents and families with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. Short and free explanations about common diagnoses and terminology provided by a board certified Neonatologist.
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Murmurs
Dr. May provides a comprehensive overview of heart murmurs in newborns, explaining their significance, causes, and potential impact on heart function. She covers various structural changes in the heart, including patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, atrioventricular canal defect, and patent ductus arteriosus. Dr. May also discusses the diagnosis and management of heart murmurs, emphasizing the importance of echocardiograms in identifying structural differences in the heart.TakeawaysHeart murmurs in infants can be harmless and may disappear as the child grows.Echocardiograms are essential for identifying structural differences in the heart and determining the cause of a heart murmur.Chapters00:00 Understanding Heart Murmurs01:21 Structural Changes in the Heart03:20 Atrial Septal Defect and Its Impact05:13 Ventricular Septal Defect and Diagnosis08:03 Atrioventricular Canal Defect09:55 Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Closure16:18 Diagnosis and Management of Heart Murmurs
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Breathing after delivery-TTN vs RDS
Dr. May provides a comprehensive overview of breathing complications in newborns, covering topics such as fluid clearance, transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN), surfactant, and respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). She discusses the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for TTN and RDS, as well as the impact of surfactant replacement on premature infant survival.TakeawaysUnderstanding the process of fluid clearance in newborns is crucial for recognizing and addressing breathing complications.Surfactant replacement has significantly improved the survival of premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome.Chapters00:00 Breathing Before Birth01:26 Fluid Clearance and TTN03:24 TTN Symptoms and Treatment04:51 Surfactant and RDS08:01 Surfactant Function and RDS Risk Factors09:14 Breathing Support and Surfactant Replacement11:22 Impact of Surfactant Replacement
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What makes a NICU?
Brief breakdown of NICU levels and the medical team caring for your infant.
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Educational podcast for parents and families with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. Short and free explanations about common diagnoses and terminology provided by a board certified Neonatologist.
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NICU, NOW What?! is created and hosted by Jessica May-Rabbach.
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