Suggested Level of Knowlege: Good

LOs

SS_OB 1.3 Describe the transition from foetal to neonatal circulation and the establishment of ventilation

SS_OB 1.4 Describe the utero-placental circulation and the principles of placental physiology as related to placental gas exchange and regulation of placental blood flow

SS_PA 1.21 Describe the foetal circulation

SS_PA 1.22 Describe the circulatory and respiratory changes that occur at birth

SS_PA 1.24 Describe the physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological systems in the neonate and the changes that occur with growth and development and the implications of this for anaesthetic care

SS_PA 1.25 Describe the composition of body fluids in the neonate and explain the changes that occur with growth and development

SS_PA 1.26 Describe glucose homeostasis in the neonate and explain the changes that occur with growth and development

SS_PA 1.27 Describe vital signs for children of different ages

Past SAQs

2014.1 Indicate the sequence of the physiological changes to the fetal circulation at birth and briefly describe the mechanisms that account for these changes.

2013.1 Compare and contrast lung function in the neonate with that in an adult.

2011.2 Outline the similarities and differences between myoglobin and adult haemoglobin, explaining the physiological relevance of the differences.

2010.2, 2007.2 Describe the cardiovascular changes in the neonate that occur at birth.

2009.2 Compare and contrast the neonatal respiratory system with the adult.

2001.1 Indicate the sequence of the physiological changes to the fetal circulation at birth and briefly describe the mechanisms which account for these

changes.

References

Paediatric Physiology