Definitions e.g. preterm Flashcards
1
Q
Preterm
A
23-37 weeks
2
Q
Very preterm
A
32-37 weeks
3
Q
Extremely preterm
A
23-32 weeks
4
Q
Neonate
A
birth to 1 month
5
Q
Infant
A
1 month to 1 year
6
Q
Child
A
1-12 years
7
Q
Adolescent
A
12-18 years
8
Q
What is a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)
A
Born before 24 completed weeks gestation and no signs of life
9
Q
What is perinatal mortality?
A
Stillbirths and neonatal deaths in the first week
10
Q
What is neonatal mortality?
A
Death before 28 days of age
11
Q
What is term birth?
A
Between 37 and 42 weeks completed gestation
