History of Pediatric Cardiology 1. When was the first report of a successful ligation of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)? The first successful ligation of a PDA was by Gross and Hubbard in 1938. 2. Who was responsible for the…
1. What are some general measures that can reduce or minimize the risk of nosocomial infections? Nosocomial infections are a serious concern in the NICU setting. The extremely small and immunologically compromised status of the patients makes them particularly vulnerable.…
1. What is patient-and family-centered care? Patient- and family-centered care is an approach to planning, delivery, and evaluation of health care that supports partnerships among patients, families, and health care practitioners. It is founded on the principle that the family…
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Chapter 1 1. What is the most appropriate description of the arterial supply of the pelvis? B is correct. The internal iliac artery arises at the level of the lumbosacral articulation and passes over the pelvic brim, continuing downward on…
Chapter 1 1. What is the most appropriate description of the arterial supply of the pelvis? A. The external iliac artery arises at the level of the lumbosacral articulation and passes over the pelvic brim B. The anterior division provides…
Chapter 6 In this scenario, a pregnant woman of unstated gestational age is presenting for a booking visit. The woman is obese, is on treatment for hypertension and is taking high-dose folic acid. She is living with her husband with…
Format of and approach to OSCE stations OSCE is the abbreviation used for objective structured clinical examination. The OSCE stations are written to comply with the ‘2 + 8’ format. This involves 2 minutes’ reading time and 8 minutes’ performance…