Module 1: James Flashcards
What are 4 adaptations are required for infants to transition to extrauterine life?
- circulatory pathway
- Respiratory: lungs must inflate for gas exchange
- thermal stability: outside the warm intrauterine
- glucose homeostasis: without access to maternal glucose supply
- foreign and pathogenic microorganisms
- environment: noise, light, touch
- stooling and voiding patterns
What are some risks commonly associated with early maternity discharge (3)?
- breastfeeding issues/ feeding issues
- jaundice
- dehydration
- postpartum depression
What is critical congenital heart disease (CCHD)?
- most common congenital malformation
- leading cause of infant death in Canada
- defined as more severe and often duct-dependent lesions that require intervention early in life for optimal outcome
What are the primary targets for CCHD screening (3)?
- hypoplastic left heart syndrome,
- pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum,
- transposition of the great arteries,
- truncus arteriosus,
- tricuspid atresia,
- tetralogy of Fallot, and
- total anomalous pulmonary venous return
Why is it important to perform CCHD pulse oximetry screening?
- CHD is the leading cause of infant death in Canada (prevalence of 12/1000 live births in Canada)
- Early diagnosis is crucial for decreasing morbidity, mortality and disability related to delayed diagnosis of CHD
How is CCHD pulse oximetry screening performed?
- testing should be done between 24 and 36 hours of age
- test includes pulse oximetry measurement of preductal (right hand) and postductal (either foot) oxygen saturations
- baby passes the screening if the oxygen saturation is 95% or greater in the right hand and foot and the difference is three percentage points or less between the right hand and foot
- screen is immediately failed if the oxygen saturation is less than 90% in the right hand and foot
Why is CCHD pulse oximetry not done prior to 24hours of age?
- testing prior to 24 hours significantly increases the rate of false positives due to transition from fetal circulation
When would the CCHD pulse oximetry screen must be repeated?
- oxygen saturation is greater than 90% and less than 95% in the right hand and foot,
- or there is more than a three-percent difference between the right hand and foot,
- then the screen must be repeated in one hour according to the same process as above
What happens if infant fails the CCHD pulse oximetry screening?
Infant should be examined by the most responsible health care provider:
- make sure the baby is hemodynamically stable, and
- the infant should also be evaluated for hypoxemia.
- could involve evaluating for sepsis or pneumonia.
- Any signs or symptoms of congenital heart disease should prompt rapid evaluation, including potential transfer to a centre with advanced care capabilities
After a failed CCHD pulse oximetry and cardiac diagnosis cant be excluded, what happens next (2)?
- cardiologist or neonatologist should be consulted
- an echocardiogram should be performed
What setting is CCHD pulse oximetry recommended to be used in?
- intended for use in asymptomatic newborns in non-acute care settings
- not for preterm newborns or in NICU setting
Spencer was born at 38+2 weeks GA and is now 24 hours old. His Sp02 was 90% on his right hand and 94% on his right foot. Spencer’s nurse repeats the screening in one hour and his Sp02 is now 89% on his right hand and 88% on his right foot. The next step is to:
- Call the most responsible health care provider as Spencer has failed his screening.
Benjamin was born at 37+2 weeks GA and is 36 hours old. His Sp02 was 94% on his right hand and 93% on his left foot. The next step is:
- Repeat the screening in one hour.
Sophia was born at 38+6 weeks GA and is 30 hours old. Her Sp02 is 95% on her right hand and 96% on her right foot. Sophia has passed her CCHD screening.
- True
What are some concerns of Claires history?
- Maternal age > 35 years: Many women are having their children later in life.
- Previous pregnancy loss: increased risk for postpartum depression or at least postpartum adjustment
- Single parent: as above
-Epidural for caesarean section: associated with increased jaundice and decreased breastfeeding - Pain: impedes effective breastfeeding
- Blood loss: > 500 cc—associated with decreased prolactin levels
During home visits, what should be asked?
- begin with an open-ended questions to allow mother to set the agenda and identify what her priorities are
- give parents a chance to identify their own needs.
- Consider starting with how a mother is feeling.
- directly ask mothers about themselves, you may miss important information: for example, pain or how they are coping.
What are 4 factors that influence a mother whether to breastfeed or formula feed?
- antenatal influences
- previous breastfeeding experience
- support
- challenging situations: breast surgery
- return to work outside the home
What are 4 feeding education to inform childbearing women and their families?
- benefits of breastfeeding
- anatomy of breast
- physiology of breastfeeding,
- sources of support and information, and
- alternative methods of feeding expressed breast milk
Formula-fed infants are at increased risk of health problems compared to breastfed infants.
- True
The main carbohydrate in breastmilk is:
- Lactose
Carbohydrates known as oligosaccharides in breastmilk promote:
- Growth of probiotics in the infant’s gut
Babies will feed most effectively when they are in which of the following states?
- quiet alert
Which hormone is responsible for the milk-ejection reflex?
- oxytocin
The rate of milk synthesis is influenced by:
- regular and thorough emptying of the breast
When is the best time to establish the first feed?
- in the first hour of life
Which of the following has been shown to improve both breastfeeding initiation and duration rates?
- Unrestricted skin-to-skin contact
A correct latch may appear asymmetrical, with more areola visible at the top of the breast.
- true
When there is an effective latch, the infant should suck continuously with no breaks.
- False
Cluster feeding is a sign that there is insufficient milk supply.
- false
Suggest a breastfeeding position for a mother who had a C-section six hours ago.
- football position
- not side-lying
What is the correct description of the fat composition of human milk?
- Fat is the main source of energy for the infant and the most variable component in breast milk.
What are 3 signs breastfed baby is eating enough?
- after nursing: breasts feel softer
- baby should seem relaxed and satisfied after feed
- first few days: 1 to 2 wet diapers a day and 1 to 2 dirty diapers a day
- when milk comes in: 6+ wet diapers a day and 3 dirty diapers a day
What are 4 signs baby is not getting enough milk?
- excessive weight loss
- dark urine
- small dark stools
- fussy or lethargic
- dry and cracked lips
What are early hunger feeding cues (3)?
- smacking lips
- turning head side to side
- mouthing and sucking motions.
- rooting: turn towards her breast and open his mouth
What are 3 ways to help mother thats about to feed her infant?
- help mom get into a comfortable position (either sitting or lying down),
- using pillows to support her back, head, and both her arms.
- help her to position her baby to facilitate feeding.
- baby should be tummy-to-tummy, and preferably skin-to-skin, with Claire being propped on pillows or supported so that his body is level with Claire’s breast have his head and body in a straight line (the baby should not have to turn his head to reach the breast)
What are 5 steps to help mom feed baby for a proper latch?
- Support her breast, with her thumb on top and four fingers underneath (the C-hold),
- positioned well back from the areola (“present” her breast to the baby),
- wait until her baby’s mouth is wide open, then lead with the chin, draw her baby firmly towards her breast (centre the nipple in the space between the tongue and the baby’s upper lip),
- see that her baby’s lower jaw is as far back as possible from the nipple (as much tongue on as much breast as possible)
- tuck her baby’s body in close to her own body.