Cubby Chronicle Terminology

(Acid) Reflux --Gastric acid flowing from the stomach up the esophagus. Can cause A's & B's along with oxygen desaturation

Apnea (A's)--15 second pause when babies 'forget' to breathe

Brady (B's)--Slowing of the resting heartrate, usually under 100 beats/min

Nasal Cannula (NC)--Tubes delivering a flow of air (with or without supplemental oxygen) that gives a small amount of pressure to keep the lungs partially inflated

Nephrology--The study of the kidneys & urinary tract

Oxygen Saturation--How much oxygen the blood is carrying, above 90% is good. Under 85% is considered a 'De-Sat'. Measured by a pulse oximeter

Pulse Oximeter (Pulsox)--Device that measures oxygen saturation in the blood via an attached sensor