Basic Concepts Flashcards
What is the definition of stillbirth?
foetus born with no signs of life=>24 weeks of pregnancy
What is the definition of perinatal mortality rate?
Stillbirths + deaths
within the first week per 1000 live births and still
births
What is the definition of neonatal mortality rate?
Deaths of live born
infants within the first 4 weeks after birth per
1000 live births
What is the definition of neonate?
<= 28 days old
What is the definition of a preterm infant?
gestation < 37 weeks of pregnancy
What is the definition of a term infant?
37-41 weeks
What is the definition of post term infant?
> = 42 weeks of pregnancy
What is the definition of normal birth weight?
2.5kg – 4.5 kg
What is the definition of low birth weight?
< 2500 g
What is the definition of very low birth weight?
< 1500 g
What is the definition of extremely low birth weight?
< 1000 g
What is the definition of small for gestational age?
birthweight < 10th
centile for gestational age
What is the definition of large for gestational age?
birthweight > 90th
centile for gestational age
What is a health visitor?
Health professional that
supports parents with their childcare
What is a social worker?
Families to enhance their social functioning and overall wellbeing (e.g. with safeguarding issues)
What is the leading cause of mortality in <5 year olds?
Prematurity
What routine examinations do newborns have shortly after birth?
Weight at birth and first week gain
Thorough physical exam within first 72 hours
When is the neonatal hearing test done?
Before leaving hospital or within first few weeks of life
When is the heel prick test done?
5-8 days after birth
What is tested for on the heel prick test?
Sickle cell disease Cystic fibrosis Congenital hypothyroidism Inherited metabolic diseases
What are the inherited metabolic diseases?
Phenylketonuria Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD) Maple syrup urine disease Isovaleric acidaemia Glutaric aciduria type 1 Homocystinuria (pyridoxine unresponsive)
Why may oxygen saturation screening be done?
For critical congenital heart disease
When does the health visitor do the new baby review?
10-14 days after birth
When does the GP do a thorough examination?
6-8 weeks
