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My two and half month baby boy does this but whilst awake, arms up and stops breathing, for a good 5secs, goes red, comes back and cries.. this occurs about twice a week. Is this normal ?
My twins daughter have Epilepsy and they are still eating medicine but they are moving they are legs and hand when they are sleeping on your Shoulder now they are 4 years old inshallah they will get good recovery
Im an L&D nurse and screen for murmurs on our babies. Extremely helpful! My 3 year old daughter was just diagnosed with a murmur as well and we are waiting to hear what the next step is. I listened to it myself and I know now that it’s a diastolic murmur. Hoping it’s benign 🤞🏻
My baby born on 21 August.under 4 days stay in NICU on 5th day she have surgery but after surgery she begins to unstable now doctors put her on echmo machine for stable condition now her condition is stable hope for the speedy recovery of my baby girl
What really needs to be discussed is the history of the delivery of the babies that bled out. Circumcision? What about brain bleeds.....Vaccuum or forcepts used at birth? Was there any brain issues in the womb? Was the baby dropped after delivery? Car accident? Its important to know what actually caused a bleed that wouldnt/couldnt clot. The lack of Vit K didnt cause the injury, it just slowed or stopped the healing process when injury occured. What happened to the babies BEFORE the bleeds?
You're a saviour doc. NICU nurse here.. I'm having difficulty recognizing murmur, then i found your video and it helps..God bless and continue teaching. Thank you
Thanks, excellent video! I was wondering about when the vocal cords are closed...you mention to wait for when the baby takes a breath, but what if you are intubating an apneic baby, will the cords eventually open?
Yes..but you have to be b ready. Ultimately, CO2 will go up, causing relaxation of all muscles, including muscles of the vocal cords. But you have to get the tube in because the infant will now be fully apneic. You can always bag to blow off CO2 and oxygenate.
Only 29% of babies with Moderate and Severe HIE pass away or develop disabilities? Don't get me wrong, 29% is devastating, I just came across a lot of materials that claim much higher numbers even for Moderate HIE... Doctor, do you have an opinion? Is 29% true? My baby has HIE Moderate, I'm so scared.
2:36 You might want to mention that most if not all the cases are for newborns delivered through a C-Section.. about 1-2 weeks TOO EARLY, ON PURPOSE!!!!! (To avoid a natural birth)
Intubation in newborns is used in several critical situations to manage and secure the airway. These include: Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): Common in premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed and lack sufficient surfactant, leading to difficulty breathing. Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: When a newborn inhales a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid into the lungs, causing blockage and respiratory distress. Congenital Anomalies: Such as diaphragmatic hernia, tracheoesophageal fistula, or choanal atresia, which obstruct the airway or impair normal breathing. Severe Infections: Including neonatal pneumonia or sepsis, which can compromise respiratory function. Perinatal Asphyxia: When a newborn experiences a lack of oxygen before, during, or just after birth, leading to the need for immediate respiratory support. Premature Birth: Very premature infants often require intubation due to underdeveloped lungs and weak respiratory effort. Surgical Procedures: Infants needing surgery, especially those involving the airway or chest, may be intubated to ensure a secure airway during the procedure. Neuromuscular Disorders: Conditions like spinal muscular atrophy or congenital myopathies that can impair the muscles needed for breathing. In these cases, intubation helps to secure the airway and provide adequate ventilation and oxygenation to the newborn.
@@thenicudoc yes!! ❤️ I worked in the NICU for a year at a level 3 but we only functioned at a level 2! I'm looking for a level 3/4 nicu job now so hopefully I'll get something soon, also working on my Nps.
