HR Newborn Flashcards
SGA complications
fetal hypoxia, aspiration syndrome, hypothermia (low adipose tissue), hypoglycemia, polycythemia (due to compensation of RBC for more O2)
IUGR (Growth restriction) complications
congenital malformations, intrauterine infections, growth difficulties, cognitive difficulties.
Pr AGA (preterm) complications
apnea, PDA takes longer to close, respiratory issues, intraventricular hemorrhage (brain bleed. Give Vit K!)
Pr AGA nursing care
respirations, environment, F/E, nutrition, infection control
glucose in baby needs to be
above 45
babies born to DM moms are likely to have
hypoglycemia, high bilirubin, polycythemia, RDS, congenital malformations
post term newborn complications
placental insufficiency, hypoglycemia, meconium issues,
monitor post maturity for
hypothermia, hypoglycemia, polycythemia, meconium, RDS
when do you test PKU
24 hours after 1st protein feed
S/S PKU
odor, seizures, hyperactivity, rash, brain degeneration, vomiting, irritability,
disorder of kidneys that usually happens with oligohydramnios, abdominal wall deficiency, and urinary abnormalities. More common in males
prune belly syndrome
facial abnormalities, excessive arousal state, abnormal reflexes, jittery, sleeplessness, inconsolable, seizures
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Risks for NB of smoking mom
placenta previa, abruptio placenta, IUG/preterm, nicotine toxicity, SIDS
temporary fast breathing, sometimes called wet lungs
transient tachypnea of NB
when does transient tachypnea of NB stabalize
6-8 hrs
