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neonatal polycythemia
harry206 - 05-24-09 16:15 Bookmark and Share

Patients with neonatal polycythemia are at risk
for hyperviscosity syndrome including venous
stasis or venous thrombosis, hypoxia, cyanosis,
etc. Heart failure, stroke, and necrotizing
enterocolitis may also occur. The best treatment
for these patients is:






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#1
Re: neonatal polycythemia
molouk - 05-24-09 17:46

My answer is: e.

#2
Re: neonatal polycythemia
zkadhem - 05-24-09 19:59

My answer is: a.

#3
Re: neonatal polycythemia
shahprasun - 05-24-09 22:30

My answer is: a.

#4
Re: neonatal polycythemia
bingousmle - 05-25-09 00:48

My answer is: a.

#5
Re: neonatal polycythemia
usmlefever3 - 05-25-09 01:07

My answer is: a.

#6
Re: neonatal polycythemia
fas148 - 05-25-09 06:04

My answer is: b.

#7
Re: neonatal polycythemia
sackatdoc - 05-25-09 11:12

My answer is: a.

#8
Re: neonatal polycythemia
meduploader - 05-25-09 14:44

My answer is: a.

#9
Re: neonatal polycythemia
conym5 - 07-19-09 00:10

My answer is: a.

#10
Re: neonatal polycythemia
zorawar - 07-19-09 00:23

My answer is: d.

#11
Re: neonatal polycythemia
mtniharika - 09-15-09 12:51

My answer is: d.

#12
Re: neonatal polycythemia
shahra - 03-03-10 06:03

My answer is: a.

#13
Re: neonatal polycythemia
pintu1981 - 03-03-10 15:37

My answer is: a.

#14
Re: neonatal polycythemia
katamoto - 03-21-10 20:28

My answer is: a.

#15
Re: neonatal polycythemia
residencyrace - 05-31-10 10:55

My answer is: c.

#16
Re: neonatal polycythemia
bmnnbm - 08-03-10 09:57

My answer is: e.

#17
Re: neonatal polycythemia
1811166 - 08-22-10 03:35

My answer is: a.

#18
Re: neonatal polycythemia
babbu5508 - 08-30-10 01:20

My answer is: a.


Phlebotomy is the treatent of hyperviscosity syndrome...as it removes a constant amount of blood each time which is the cause of stasis of blood....

#19
Re: neonatal polycythemia
fudge15019 - 10-06-10 16:56

My answer is: a.

#20
Re: neonatal polycythemia
sarahseemeen - 12-17-10 23:49

My answer is: a.

#21
Re: neonatal polycythemia
anusha97 - 12-24-10 07:33

My answer is: a.

#22
Re: neonatal polycythemia
sudha2015 - 01-02-11 10:38

My answer is: c.

#23
Re: neonatal polycythemia
vomodo - 01-05-11 13:33

My answer is: e.

#24
Re: neonatal polycythemia
totallylost - 01-05-11 22:22

My answer is: a.

#25
Re: neonatal polycythemia
robbyj32 - 01-07-11 01:39

My answer is: b.

#26
Re: neonatal polycythemia
khan80 - 01-09-11 18:23

My answer is: a.

#27
Re: neonatal polycythemia
safiaowais - 02-15-11 12:55

My answer is: d.

#28
Re: neonatal polycythemia
babbu5508 - 02-22-11 10:21

My answer is: d.

#29
Re: neonatal polycythemia
sudha2015 - 03-31-11 12:01

Exchange transfusion using normal saline

#30
Re: neonatal polycythemia
babbu5508 - 03-31-11 12:42

The extra RBCs block the flow of blood in the smallest blood vessels. This leads to tissue death from lack of oxygen. This blocked blood flow can affect all organs, including the kidneys, lungs, and brain.

#31
Re: neonatal polycythemia
mznl8924 - 05-12-11 22:45

My answer is: a.

#32
Re: neonatal polycythemia
humararafiq - 05-17-11 06:29

My answer is: a.


yes

#33
Re: neonatal polycythemia
zmmsmm - 06-01-11 12:20

My answer is: e.

#34
Re: neonatal polycythemia
adtruax - 06-04-11 18:17

My answer is: a.

#35
Re: neonatal polycythemia
tariqahmed110 - 06-05-11 09:06

My answer is: b.

#36
Re: neonatal polycythemia
asrabukhari - 06-14-11 07:57

My answer is: d.


to reduce hyperviscosity

#37
Re: neonatal polycythemia
dinmenace - 06-20-11 12:29

My answer is: a.

#38
Re: neonatal polycythemia
visionary235 - 07-14-11 10:49

My answer is: a.

#39
Re: neonatal polycythemia
tesbenzon - 07-24-11 04:34

My answer is: e.


hydrate patient

#40
Re: neonatal polycythemia
shameer2011 - 09-02-11 23:58

My answer is: e.

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