VVK10-001
NRP Chart
• Enlists 5 points in routine care of newborn.

Answer


VVK10-002
Positive pressure ventilation

a. Enlist 3 common problems encountered in PPV
b. Mention or demonstrate the techniques to improve PPV using bag and mask if above problems are encountered.

Answer

a. Inadequate seal Inappropriate position Blocked airway Inadequate pressure

b. Techniques to improve PPV using bag and mask.

Inadequate
seal
Mask
adjusted
to
ensure
airtight
seal
Inappropriate
position
Reposition
the
head
in
sniffing
position
Blocked
airway
Suction
the
airway
Open
baby's
mouth
and
ventilate
Inadequate
pressure
Increase
Pressure
by
squeezing
the
bag
with
more
pressure
till
a
chest
rise
is
visible
No
improvement
with
above
steps
Alternate
airway-Consider
endotracheal
intubation

VVK10-003
Fill in the blanks

Weight (g) Gestational
age (wks)
ET Tube size (mm)
(inside diameter)
Suction Catheter
Size(F)
Below
1000
Below
28
? ?
1000–2000 28–34 ? ?
2000–3000 34–38 ? ?
Above
3000
Above
38
? ?

Answer

Weight (g) Gestational
age (wks)
ET Tube size (mm)
(inside diameter)
Suction Catheter
Size(F)
Below
1000
Below
28
2.5 5F
or
6F
1000–2000 28–34 3.0 6F
or
8F
2000–3000 34–38 3.5 8F
Above
3000
Above
38
3.5–4.0 8F
or
10F

VVK10-004

a. What is the recommended dose of biphasic energy to be delivered by AED?
b. True false
i. Cuffed tracheal tube are unsafe and ineffective in pediatric population
c. Fill in the blanks
i. VF and VT contribute to______________% pediatric cardiac arrest
d. What is the ideal depth and rate of pediatric CPR?

Answer

a. First dose-2J/kg Subsequent dose-4J/kg

b.

c.


VVK10-005
A term baby is born by normal vaginal delivery. Amniotic fluid was not stained with meconium. The baby is born limp and is not crying. Resuscitate with the provided dummy and equipment. You are free to ask vital signs of the baby whenever appropriate.

Answer


VVK10-006
You are resuscitating a newborn at birth. The baby has gasping respiration at 30 seconds after birth. Demonstrate what steps you would take for the next 30 seconds.

Answer


VVK10-007
You are resuscitating a newborn at birth. The baby is limp and blue, heart rate <100. You have done following steps: Warmed and positioned, suctioned, dried, stimulated, given bag and mask ventilation (40–60/min). Heart rate was <60/min and cardiac massage was given (120/min) along with bag and tube ventilation (due to inadequate bag and mask ventilation). There was no improvement. Demonstrate what steps you would take for the resuscitation of this newborn.

Answer

A 8:

A 9:

a. Uncuffed:
age in years4+4=4+44=5.0

b. Uncuffed:
age in years4+3=4+34=4.0

c. Depth of insertion:
age in years2+12=14 cm

A 10:

Sl. No. Drug Intravenous Intraosseous Intratracheal
a. Lignocaine Yes Yes Yes
b. Epinephrine Yes Yes Yes
c. Atropine Yes Yes Yes
d. Naloxone Yes Yes Yes
e. Sodium bicarbonate Yes Yes No
f. Adenosine Yes Yes No
g. Dopamine Yes Yes No
ĥ. Calcium gluconate Yes Yes No

VVK10-008
You have been called to attend a call from the operation theatre of a primi mother with a 35 weeks IUGR baby. Mother has PIH and now the fetus has developed fetal bradycardia and Doppler studies show absent flows in MCA. Half an hour ago there was meconium staining of the amniotic fluid. How will you proceed on reaching the operation theatre? What are the actions you will take in the first 60 seconds?

Answer

No model answer in source material.


VVK10-009
Calculate the size of cuffed and uncuffed tube required for a 4-yearsold child who requires intubation. Also calculate the depth of insertion of the tube. Give the formulae used.

Answer

No model answer in source material.


VVK10-010
Write the possible routes of administration of the following drugs (write "yes" or "no" in the appropriate box to signify that the drug can be given by that route).

Sl. No. Drugs Intravenous Intraosseous
Intratracheal
a. Lignocaine
b. Epinephrine
c. Atropine
d. Naloxone
e. Sodium bicarbonate
f. Adenosine
g. Dopamine
h. Calcium gluconate

Answer

No model answer in source material.


VVK10-011
A 9-year-old boy is brought to the emergency in a pulseless state. ECG shows electrical activity suggestive of ventricular tachycardia.

a. Name 8 etiologies that can precipitate pulseless electrical activity.
b. What is the dose at which defibrillation is initiated?
c. Name three drugs that can be used if defibrillation and adrenaline fail.
d. What is the ratio of cardiac compression to breathing prior to and after intubation and initiation of IPPR?

Answer


VVK10-012
The following are complications related to hypothermia except:

a. Ventricular fibrillation.
b. ARDS.
c. Hyperglycemia.
d. Thrombocytosis.

Answer

d. Thrombocytosis.


VVK10-013
A 14-month-old baby is brought with history of choking while playing with some beads. On arrival he has an inspiratory stridor, and suprasternal retractions. Chest rise and air entry are poor. Demonstrate five initial actions that you will perform.

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Answer