Infant At Birth Flashcards
Why is it advisable to delay cord clamping?
Encourage transfusion of blood via umbilical vein into infants circ
- will increase infants iron stores by increasing blood vol
When to immediately clamp the cord?
Infants who need resus
Infants which may be at risk of Rh incompatibility
Why is mother encouraged to hold and suckle her infant?
Good source of warmth for infant and suckling relfex is heightened after birth and can stimulate uterine contractions for placental delivery.
What to do in infants with MSL?
Infants mouth and pharynx should be suctioned before delivery of the shoulders.
Why is cholormycetin used in the eyes?
Prevent vs Gonococcal Opthalmia Neonatorium
Why do they recive Vitamin K?
1mg Vit K given in anterolateral thigh prevents Haemorrgahic disease of newborn
