Hello!!! I’m so glad this video helped!! We really need to cover NAVA- I will say we don’t use it as much in our unit so I don’t feel like I have practical understanding of it- maybe I need to find an expert!!!!!
Hello! I had barely read about the VDR ventilator before and have never used it. I tried reading up more and see it has been useful in adults with ARDS and post cardiac surgery- from what I can tell it’s more like conventional vent with superimposed high frequency settings used mostly for secretion clearance (and hopefully less damage). The conventional rates etc are generally higher as are the I times. With the jet- its baseline high frequency and can rarely add on a CMV. Here is the article I was reading- maybe you can add more? apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA629373.pdf
HAHA! Love it when that happens- have a long boring story about how I learnt some critical piece of information from the show E.R when I was in med school. Was the most clutch thing ever! ha!
I gave birth 10 days ago to twins born at 28 weeks. My boy in the last few days has developed a bacteria infection. The drs told me it’s Ecoli. His markers are going down with antibiotics and they will extend the antibiotic dosage to 14 days as a precautionary measure for potential meningitis. I would like to know how he could have gotten Ecoli in a NICU unit, how common that is and how easily treatable it is? Thanks in advance
First - congratulations on your babies!!! I'm sorry they were born early and you're dealing with a NICu course, but it's good to know they're getting better. E. coli is the most common bug that premature infants get. We naturally have it in our guts and babies will often have it within their intestines too. With weak immune systems and GI systems - it's not uncommon for infants to become septic- most commonly with E. Coli. It sounds like your NICU caught it early and things are going well. Stay strong mama- we wish your family health and love XX
Another amazing video! Thank you Dr Tala. I’m a NICU RN from California ❤
I’m so glad you found it helpful Teresa! Thank you! And thanks for letting us know where you’re from- lucky you! California!
Thank you for the video, it is really helping me understand the Jet better. Could you also do a video explaining the NAVA?
Hello!!! I’m so glad this video helped!! We really need to cover NAVA- I will say we don’t use it as much in our unit so I don’t feel like I have practical understanding of it- maybe I need to find an expert!!!!!
I'm in Respiratory Therapy school and your videos have been very useful! Thank you Dr!
Hello- so glad you've found them helpful at all- thanks so much for letting us know :)
Loved the video! Could you make a video on online auction while on the ventilator ?
Yes! That would be a fantastic video- setting up help with an RT friend of mine and we’ll get it covered :) thanks for being here!
I say you are reflector of goodness of God. May God bless you with His love.
Thank you so much XX
Evanston Hospital, ISCU Respiratory Care - IL
We utilize all - conventional vents, HFJV & HFOV. (w/ or w/o iNO)
We love tiny humans.❤
Thx Dr. T!
Love tiny humans! That’s so great you get to play - and trouble shoot!- all the machines! So happy you’re watching! Thank you!
Very helpful, thank you! Primary Childrens Hospital in SLC UT, NICU level 4
So glad you thought so! I bet your unit is super busy too! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment!
TYSM! UNC Hospital Level 4 NICU. NC USA.
Hello!!!! Thanks so much for being here!!!!!
Thank you so much ❤ never used the jet but now I feel somehow comfortable to the name
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Oh that makes us so happy!!!! Thank you so much for subscribing and for taking the time to write such a lovely comment :)
Can you do a video on permissive hypercapnia, please
Oh that’s such a good idea for a video- like vent strategies!!!! Thank you!!!!
Thank you! NICU in Chester county hospital west Chester PA USA
Oh yay! Thanks so much for watching and for letting us know :)
QUESTION: whats the difference between a jet with sigh breaths and the VDR?
Hello! I had barely read about the VDR ventilator before and have never used it. I tried reading up more and see it has been useful in adults with ARDS and post cardiac surgery- from what I can tell it’s more like conventional vent with superimposed high frequency settings used mostly for secretion clearance (and hopefully less damage). The conventional rates etc are generally higher as are the I times. With the jet- its baseline high frequency and can rarely add on a CMV. Here is the article I was reading- maybe you can add more? apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA629373.pdf
Another fantastic video! - from Utah, USA
Thank you so much Daina :)
I am from losangeles good information
Thanks and welcome!!!!
Dr. Tala, greetings from the country of Georgia. It's my first year in neonatology residency, and you have been helping me a lot. Thank you very much.
Hello doctor! So happy you found these helpful at all!!!we hope you love your training! Let us know if there’s something you think we should film!’
Came in clutch
HAHA! Love it when that happens- have a long boring story about how I learnt some critical piece of information from the show E.R when I was in med school. Was the most clutch thing ever! ha!
I am nicu RT from Losangeles thanks for the great video
Hello! We’re so glad you find it helpful! Thanks for being here!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! So happy you find the videos helpful!
I gave birth 10 days ago to twins born at 28 weeks. My boy in the last few days has developed a bacteria infection. The drs told me it’s Ecoli. His markers are going down with antibiotics and they will extend the antibiotic dosage to 14 days as a precautionary measure for potential meningitis.
I would like to know how he could have gotten Ecoli in a NICU unit, how common that is and how easily treatable it is? Thanks in advance
First - congratulations on your babies!!! I'm sorry they were born early and you're dealing with a NICu course, but it's good to know they're getting better. E. coli is the most common bug that premature infants get. We naturally have it in our guts and babies will often have it within their intestines too. With weak immune systems and GI systems - it's not uncommon for infants to become septic- most commonly with E. Coli. It sounds like your NICU caught it early and things are going well. Stay strong mama- we wish your family health and love XX
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THANK YOU :)
New york
Lucky you! Thanks for letting us know!