AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ dornase alpha. Answer: decreases viscosity of secretions (thins
mucous) for CF patients
◉ tobramycin. Answer: aerosolized antibiotics used for CF
◉ Norwood procedure. Answer: -Treats hypoplastic left heart
-3 stages
-done shortly after birth
-Right ventricle is converted: connects aorta to right ventricle
-Between step 1&2 is highest risk for death
-bi-directional Glenn operation (stage 2, under 6 mo. old)
-superior vena cava redirected to lungs
-Fontan operation (1.5-3 yrs old)
-inferior vena cava redirected to lungs