L7: SGA Flashcards

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Def of SGA

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Etiology of SGA

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Etiology of SGA

  • Maternal
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  • Maternal malnutrition (especially late in pregnancy)
  • Pre-eclamptic toxemia (PET)
  • Chronic maternal disease
  • Heavy cigarette smoking
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Etiology of SGA

  • Fetal
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  • Chromosomal & congenital anomalies
  • Congenital infections
  • Metabolic disorders (e.g. Galactosemia)
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Etiology of SGA

  • Placental
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Classification of SGA

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7
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Pathophysiology of SGA

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8
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Def of Constitutionally small infant

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9
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CP of SGA

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The infant appears malnourished at birth

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10
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Complications of SGA

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Complications of SGA (Perinatal Asphyxia)

  • Causes
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Due ta placental insufficiency)

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Complications of SGA (Perinatal Asphyxia)

  • Pathophysiology
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Complications of SGA (Perinatal Asphyxia)

  • Results
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May result in intrauterine fetal death

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Complications of SGA (MAS)

  • Pathophysiology
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Fetal distress results in passage of meconium into amniotic fluid

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15
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Complications of SGA (Hypothermia)

  • Etiology
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16
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Complications of SGA (Hypothermia)

  • Prevention
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Warming in incubator or nursed in a warm environment

17
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Complications of SGA (Hypoglycemia)

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18
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Complications of SGA (Hypoglycemia)

  • Etiology
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  • Depletion of glycogen stores in the liver by effect of intrauterine distress
  • The risk increases with increasing severity of growth restriction
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Complications of SGA (Hypoglycemia)

  • Management
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20
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Complications of SGA (Hypocalcemia)

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21
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Complications of SGA (Hypocalcemia)

  • Def
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Serum calcium is <7mg/dl

22
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Complications of SGA (Hypocalcemia)

  • CP
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Usually asymptomatic but there may be jitteriness or even convulsions

23
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Complications of SGA (Hypocalcemia)

  • TTT
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24
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Polycythemia in SGA

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25
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Polycythemia in SGA

  • def
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Venous hematocrit value > 65%

26
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Polycythemia in SGA

  • Etiology
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Increased erythropoietin production resulting front fetal hypoxia

27
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Polycythemia in SGA

  • Complications
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  • The increased red cell mass may lead to increased blood viscosity which interferes with vital tissue perfusion
28
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Polycythemia in SGA

  • TTT
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Partial exchange transfusion

29
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Management of SGA

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