Healthy Term Baby Flashcards

1
Q

What is “term”?

A

37 weeks gestation

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2
Q

What is the normal weight of a baby?

A

2.5-4kg

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3
Q

How much weight should a baby put on normally per day?

A

24g

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4
Q

How does prolonged labour affect the foetus?

A

reduces foetal reserves

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5
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How does Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn present?

A

day 2-7 post partum

baby is well but has bruising

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6
Q

What causes Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn?

A

vitamin K deficiency - so no enteric bacteria to it

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7
Q

How do you treat Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn?

A

oral Vit K or IV if higher risk

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8
Q

What screening tests are done at birth?

A
hearing screen
hip screening - clinical and USS
cystic fibrosis
haemoglobulinopthies
metabolic diseases - PKU etc
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