Management of Neonates Flashcards
What is classed as the neonatal period?
the first 3 weeks of life
How soon after birth should a newborn gain the suckle reflex?
in the first 30 minutes of birth
What is the temperature of a neonate at birth?
33 degrees
What is the normal temperature at 3-4 weeks of age
37 degrees
How soon after birth should eyes open?
10-14d
How soon after birth do ear canals open?
6-20d
How much bodyweight may be lost in first 24hrs of life?
10%
How much bodyweight should be gained daily for the first 2-3w of life?
10-20%
What should be the temperature of the environment that neonates are maintained in?
25-30 degrees
How long does natural immunity usually last?
first 8-10w of life
How soon after birth should colostrum be given?
within the first 24hrs
Inherited Abnormalities examples?
Cardiac Disease, Umbilical Hernia (can be hereditary), cleft palate, ec/entropion, syringomelia, elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia
