Healthy Term Infant Flashcards
1
Q
term =
A
37-41 weeks
2
Q
post term =
A
> 41 weeks
3
Q
normal weight =
A
2.5-4.0kg
4
Q
what enhances adaptation during labour?
A
increased cortisol + adrenaline
5
Q
perinatal adaptation involves:
A
- first breath/cry
- alveolar expansion
- change from foetal to newborn circulation
- decreased pulmonary arterial pressure
- increased PaO2
- Early/immediate skin to skin and suckling
6
Q
objective measurement of perinatal adaptation =
A
Apgar Score
7
Q
Haemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn
A
Caused by vit K deficiency (not passed efficiently from mother to foetus)
Bleeding @ umbilical stump, mucous membranes, needle sites.
Treat with shot of vitamin K-1
8
Q
examples of screening tests done after birth:
A
- Newborn examination
- Universal hearing screening
- Hip screening (clinical and USS)
- CF
- Haemoglobinopathies
- Metabolic disease (PKU, MCADD, MSUD, IVA, GA1, HCU)
9
Q
newborn examination carried out when?
A
24 hours
10
Q
where to feel pulse in baby?
A
femoral
11
Q
check what reflexes
A
ptimitive
- graps
- moro
- rooting
- sucking
- ATNR
- walking
