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An infant with Tricuspid Atresia with too little blood flow will need surgery to establish a connection to the arteries in the lungs. 

Transcutaneous PO2 is an accurate reflection of PaO2 in the presence of hypoperfusion. 

The type of Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return in which the pulmonary veins join together behind the heart and then typically drain downwards connecting to the liver’s portal system  is:

A baby with acute bilirubin encephalopathy will show signs of backward arching of the neck and body. 

Infants with Meningitis can be treated on an outpatient basis. 

An asymptomatic PDA may still put an infant at higher risk for endocarditis due to turbulent blood flow. 

Transcutaneous PtCO2 and PtO2 provide a rough approximation of PaCO2 and PaO2.

Toxiplasmosis may be acquired by ingestion of the parasite from contaminated meat. 

Decreased venous return is a common complication of CPAP. 

The tip of the endotracheal tube should be inserted midway between the carina and the glottis.