Neonates Flashcards
What is the most common causative organism of neonatal sepsis?
Group B Strep
What is Barlow’s manoevre?
attempted dislocation of a newborns femoral head
What is Ortalani’s manoevre?
Attempt to re-locate a displaced femoral head
What is meant by pathological jaundice?
Jaundice within the first 24 hours of life
What are the key differentials in pathological jaundice?
rhesus haemolytic disease (RHD)
ABO incompatibility
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
hereditary spherocytosis
When is neonatal jaundice abnormal?
In first 24 hours or after 14 days (21 days if premature)
How is TTN managed?
Supportive care & observation
raised level of immunoreactive trypsinogen on heel prick suggests…
High risk of CF
Which congenital infection manifests with hearing loss, low birth weight, petechial rash, microcephaly and seizures?
CMV
Microcephaly, small eyes, low-set ears, cleft lip and polydactyly suggests…
Trisomy 13 (Patau’s syndrome)
What is the most common cause of ambiguous genitalia in neonates?
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Bruising following instrumental delivery, does not cross suture lines suggests…
Cephalohaematoma
Bruising following instrumental delivery, crosses suture lines suggests…
Caput succedanum
If a newborn fails their newborn hearing screening, which test should they have?
Auditory brainstem response test
What intervention may be helpful for babies with HIE?
Therapeutic cooling
