L&D abnormal newborn Flashcards
Accumulation of bilirubin in the brain and may cause serious brain damage
Kernicterus
Hemolytic disease caused by Rh- mother and Rh+ fetus
Erythroblastosis fetalis
If u suspect a baby has jaundice but they have really dark skin and u can’t tell what can u look at
The sclera of the eye
Congenital malformation of the nasal passages the back of the nasal cavity or passage is blocked may be caused by bone malformation
Choanal atresia
What is the smallest part of the lungs
Bronchioles
PPE for contact isolation
Gloves and gown unless close to baby’s face then where a mask
What does RSV stand for
Respiratory syncytial virus
What is the main cause of bronchiolitis
RSV
What is the treatment for bronchiolitis
Ribavirin mist put the baby in a mist tent
This occurs when baby’s primarily under 12 months and more often in the winter from midnight to 9am
SIDS
Fever, sweating, vomiting, diarrhea signs of what
Dehydration
Looses les than 3-5% body weight
Mild dehydration
Looses 6-9% body weight
Moderate dehydration
Looses more than 10% body weight
Severe dehydration
If u push hypertonic solution into a vein where does the water go
Into the vein