Neonates - supportive care Flashcards
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what is a neonate
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a new-born that is at the stage of not surviving without its mother or intensive care
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what are some characteristics of neonates
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- unable to stand
- minimal fat reserves
- underdeveloped immune system
- eyes and ears closed
- cannot regulate body temperature
3
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what causes fading syndrome
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due to poor thermoregulation, fluid and energy balance, low immunity and poor mothering
4
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what is neonatal septicaemia
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the vulnerability of neonates put it at risk of colonisation by bacteria which may result in rapid death
5
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what is a congenital abnormality
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an abnormality the animal is born with such as a cleft palate. this will affect suckling and aspiration of milk
6
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what is a hereditary disease
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a genetic disease such as down syndrome
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