Low Birthweight Flashcards
1
Q
Issues
A
Problems in organ system maturity
Show interuterine growth retardation
2
Q
Preterm
A
<37 weeks
3
Q
Low
A
< 2500g
4
Q
V low
A
<1500g
5
Q
Extremely low
A
<1000g
6
Q
Milks available
A
Human
Formula
May use combo
7
Q
Increased requirements compared with term
A
Low body stores
Catch up on growth, bone mineralisation
Sensitive to nutritional deprivation
8
Q
Requirements vary with
A
Gestational age
Degree of maturity
Clinical condition
9
Q
Fluid requirements
A
150-200 ml/kg/day
10
Q
Energy requirements
A
110-120kcal/kg/day
11
Q
Unlikely to tolerate foods before 24wks
A
Enteral feeding - into gastro tract
Parenteral feeding - into bloodstream
12
Q
Suckling reflex
A
Not developed until 34-37wks gestation
