Neonatal Emergency
If you cannot gain IV access in a neonate to give epinephrine, what is another route of administration?
IO
95-99 F
What is the acupuncture point to stimulate breathing?
GV26
What common CPR drug should NOT be given to neonates during CPR?
Atropine
What is a normal neonatal puppy heart rate (the puppy is 2-4 weeks old)?
200-250bpm
Puppies learn a menace response at what age?
12 weeks
If a neonate comes in seizing, what is the first action step?
put karo syrup on gum and take a blood glucose measurement
The normal neonatal weight gain is an increase of 5%–10% body wt/day
What 3 tasks should be done to a neonate immediately after being born to facilitate resuscitation?
1. Drying and stimulating
2. Clearing the airway
3. Maintenance of normothermia
What is the fetal heart rate cut off that recommends the Dam go to surgery for dystocia?
160bpm
What is the MER factor used in calculating a neonate daily caloric intake?
2
If a neonate heart rate is lower than ___bpm, you would start chest compressions (if you have been doing positive pressure ventilation for 30-60 seconds already) ?
HR < 50bpm
Chest compressions are also started in newborns with very severe bradycardia (HR < 50/min) that does not improve after 30–60 seconds of PPV.
2.8-4.6 x 10^12/L
What are the 4 bacterial organisms most commonly associated with sepsis in neonates?
Escherichia coli
streptococci
staphylococci
Klebsiella spp.
At ___ week(s) nephrogenesis is complete in puppies.
3 weeks