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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. 

The recommended management of gradual deterioration of the infant with gradual decreases in PaO2 and gradual increases in PaCO2, includes:  

The most important risk factors for the development of neonatal sepsis are low birth weight and prematurity. 

Small for gestational age babies tend to have a lower level of red blood cells. 

Newborns have a relatively higher CO,  lower SVR and lower BP when compared to an older child.  

Management of hyperbilirubinemia is often more complex in the term and late preterm infant.