Neonatal Medicine Flashcards
1
Q
What drugs does mum need to get in cases of preterm delivery?
A
Steroids
Magnesium sulphate
2
Q
How is RDS managed?
A
Surfactant - ideally <6 hours of birth
3
Q
When is surfactant produced?
A
From 24 weeks but not in sufficient quantities until around 34 weeks
4
Q
How is surfactant delivered to babies with RDS?
A
Via an ETT
5
Q
What four drugs are given in the neonatal period?
A
Vitamin K
Caffeine
Multi-vitamin
Iron
6
Q
How does NEC present?
A
Billions vomiting
Abdominal distension
Bloody stool
