Healthy Term Baby Flashcards
1
Q
What is “term”?
A
37 weeks gestation
2
Q
What is the normal weight of a baby?
A
2.5-4kg
3
Q
How much weight should a baby put on normally per day?
A
24g
4
Q
How does prolonged labour affect the foetus?
A
reduces foetal reserves
5
Q
How does Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn present?
A
day 2-7 post partum
baby is well but has bruising
6
Q
What causes Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn?
A
vitamin K deficiency - so no enteric bacteria to it
7
Q
How do you treat Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn?
A
oral Vit K or IV if higher risk
8
Q
What screening tests are done at birth?
A
hearing screen hip screening - clinical and USS cystic fibrosis haemoglobulinopthies metabolic diseases - PKU etc
