case 5: NICU Flashcards
what is preeclampsia
high blood pressure (hypertension) and protein in the urine (proteinuria) during pregnancy
what is apnea of prematurity
when a premature baby stops breathing for. a period of time
what is a patent ductus arteriosus
condition where the ductus arteriosus, a temporary blood vessel presents in the fetus m remains open after brith
what is the APGAR test
test performed by the delivering medical team at 1, 5, and 10 minutes after birth , each of the 5 sections is scored on a. scale of 0 to 2 - the higher the better
what are the 5 sections of the APGAR test
respiratory effort
HR
mm tone
reflexes
skin color
what is a bacterial infection present in the woman’s vagina , rectrum or urinary bladder that can be passed to the infant during delivery ..
group b streptococcal infection
babies that are infected with group b streptococcal infection are at risk from what
pneumonia , sepsis and meningitis
what is an apparatus used to control environmental factors for infants who are ill or born preterm
incubator
what is a neonatal unit that provide the highest level of comprehensive care for critical ill infants , including advanced respiratory support. ,24 hour on site neonatology team , advanced imaging and urgent on site access to pediatrics medical and surgical people
level 4 neonatal ICU
what is the post conceptual age
gestational age plus weeks since birth (chronological age)
what is the general PT POC/goals for a premature infant
facilitate typical development and achievement of developmental milestones from birth age to discharge
what are precautions during PT for premature babies
continuous monitoring of vital sings and behavior cues throughout sessions
what are complications interfering with PT for a premature baby
pain and stress
when is extreme prematurity
birth before 28 weeks of gestation
what is valid and reliable in predicting the incidence of CP when compared to other neonatal assessments
general movements
in facts requiring supplemental oxygen , the ___ and ___ ___ positions improve lung function and breahing
prone and left lateral
what increases the risk of positinsal plagiocephaly in pre term infancy
diagnosis of chronic lung disease amd males
what strategies promotes behavioral organization in the preterm infant during physical therapt session
grading tactile input and allowing rest between positional changes
what is the order the would promote optimal neurobehavioral organization during the PT session
1, take note of vital sings and lines and times
2. observe the infants state, position and mvmt patterns
3. open the incubator doors soft
4. provide contained touch
