Complications of Prematurity Flashcards
what is the treatment for apnea of prematurity
caffeine citrate
what can intraventricular haemorrhage lead to
post haemorrhagic hydrocephalus
when does calcium and phosphorus deposition occur
during the 3rd trimester
metabolic bone disease is usually caused by what
phosphate deficiency
when is the onset for mineral bone disease
3 to 12 weeks of life
most commonly used biomarkers for MBD
high ALP and low phosphorus
treatment of MBD
Fortification of breast milk
when is retinopathy of prematurity seen?
typically seen at 31 - 34 weeks postmenstrual age
Risk factors for ROPS [5]
think gash
GA < 32 BW <1250 Anemia Supplemental OXYgen Hypoxia Infections
spastic diplegia is a common cause of what and how do you diangose it
leukomalacia and by ultrasound
How do you prevent iron deficiency anemia ?
delayed cord clamping and supplementation
causes of apnoea
hypoglycemia infection pyrexia periventricular bleed sedation
management of apnoea of prematurity
- minimal handling
- monitor temperatrue
- administer oral caffeine or theophylline until infant is mature
Causes of underweight for gestational age [4]
maternal
- teenager
- short birth interval
- maternal undernutrition
uterovascular inadequacy
- abruption
- pre-eclampsia
- multiple pregnancy
environmental
- cigarettes
- alcohol
- illicit drugs
- licit drugs
fetal
- chromosomal abnormalities
- genetic diseases
- TORCHS
- inborn errors of metabolism
- twin to twin transfusion
complications of being underweight [8]
- HIE
- Meconium Aspiration
- PPH
- Hypothermia
- Hypoglycemia
- NEC
- Polycythemia and Jaundice
- Cerebral Palsy
