Neonatalogy Flashcards
1
Q
what is newborn period?
A
The period of the first 4 weeks after birth is known as a new born Period
The first week is an early new born period
The next 3 weeks are late period
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2
Q
what is Average Birth weight in India? and classify new born Baised on Birth weght?
A
Average birth weight in India is 2.9 kg
Low birth weight - 2.5 to 1.5 kg
very low birth weight -1.5to 1kg
Extremely Low Birth weight-Less than one kg
macrosomia-Baby of weight greater than 4 kgs of wieght
3
Q
what are the types of small for gestational age?
A
Normal variant-constitutional SGA (more common)
Abnormal variant-Intra uterine growth restriction/retardation (Allways associated with pathology )
