Episode 226: Keywords Part 18: Newborn Emergencies

In this episode, Dr. Gillian Isaac and host Jed Wohlpaw discuss newborn emergencies and the importance of basic knowledge in pediatric anesthesia. They cover various conditions such as tracheo esophageal fistula, esophageal atresia, neonatal lobar emphysema, and meningococcal meningitis. The chapter also explores anesthetic management for newborns with tracheoesophageal fistula and the importance of fluid management for sepsis. They also discuss characteristics and complications of newborn emergencies, factors contributing to newborn desaturation, anaphylaxis in children, and the appropriateness of delaying surgery for preoperative stabilization in neonatal conditions.