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You Are Assessing a 26-Week Gestational Age Newborn Immediately After

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You are assessing a 26-week gestational age newborn immediately after birth.The newborn weighs 1200g.On assessment,you find the newborn has poor color,substernal retractions,nasal flaring,respiratory rate of 45 breaths/min,and heart rate of 140 beats/min.You note that it is difficult to ventilate the newborn with the bag mask.Which of the following agents would you recommend?


Definitions:

NICU

A specialized hospital unit for the care of premature and critically ill newborns, standing for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Hypocalcemia

A condition characterized by low levels of calcium in the blood, which can affect bone health and muscle function.

Calcium Gluconate

A mineral supplement and medication used to treat conditions caused by low blood calcium levels.

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