Low Birth Weight Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of LBW
A
<2500g/2.5kg
2
Q
Definition of VLBW
A
<1500g/1.5kg
3
Q
Definition of ELBW
A
<1000g/1kg
4
Q
Potential Problems
A
- infection
- jaundice
- thermoregulation
- SIDS
- feeding
- resp distress
5
Q
Causes
A
- prem birth
- IUGR
- smoking
- substance abuse
- race
- multiple birth
6
Q
Ballards score
A
- lanugo
- breast tissue
- genitalia
- eye
- ear
- plantar creases