Full 2L QBank
Pediatrics New Born Infants 6afb5283

A non-ventilated preterm baby in incubator is under observation. Which is the best way to monitor the baby's breathing and detect apnea?

A
Infrared throracic movement study
B
Capnography
C
Nasal digital temperature monitoring
D
Impedance technique
High-Yield Explanation
d. Impedance technique(Ref: AAP guidelines 2015)Respiratory monitoring is based on impedance technique, that measures changes in electrical resistance during breathing;The electrode is fixed on the chest wall to pick up signals which are displayed as respiratory rate.

Related Pediatrics MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now