Neonatal Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What respiratory adjustments are needed for neonates?
A
- big initial effort to overcome surface tension
- rapidly reduces
- active expiration
- surfactant lack in prematures
2
Q
How does temperature alter in neonatal physiology?
A
twice the heat production but immediate drop adn recovery in first day
temperatures labile
3
Q
Liver in newborn
A
Poor
jaundice due to X5 plasma bilirubin in 1-2 weeks
recovers after a few months
glycogen composed
4
Q
Immune function of neonates
A
IgG absorbed through placenta
IgA absorbed through colostrum
5
Q
Why does passive immunited decline
A
replaced by active immnunity as baby is exposed to pathogens
