Neonatology Flashcards
Steps in EINC
immediate drying
uninterrupted skin to skin contact
delayed cord clamping –> 1 to 3 mins
non-separation of mother and baby
Most importance component of APGAR
Respiration
Ventilation corrective steps in Newborn resuscitation
MR. SOPA
mask adjustment
reposition airway
suction mouth and nose
Open mouth
Pressure increase
Airway alternative
6 NBS
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital Adrenal hyperplasia
Galactosemia
MSUD
PKU
G6PD
done: 24-48 hrs
RA 9288
MCC of Congenital Hypothyroidism
Thyroid Dysgenesis
dx: thyroid utz
Lab findings in CAH
Hyponatremia, Hyperkalemia, Hypoglycemia
AR, deficiency in 21-hydroxylase enzyme
MC deficiency in CAH
21-hydroxylase enzyme 90%
Classic form of Galactosemia
Galactosemia 1 phosphate uridyltransferase deficiency
MCC of anemia in child
G6PD deficiency
impt in HMP shunt (reduces NADP – NADPH –> reduced gluta —- counteract oxidative stress)
developmental delay, unpleasant MUSTY ODOR
Infant: severe vomiting, hypertonic DTR seizure
Older: Hyperactive with purposeless movement, rhythmic rocking and athetosis
PKU
deficiency: Phenyalaline hydroxylase
purplish reticulated pattern on the skin of a neonate when exposed to COLD
Cobblestone, lacy appearance
Cutis marmorata
patient with Galactosemia is increased risk for
E. coli neonatal sepsis
Tx: Lactose free milk
Slate blue, well demarcated areas of
pigmentation over the buttocks and back
Mongolian spots
Small, white occasionally vesiculopustular papules on an erythematous base develop after 1-3 days
Eosinophils.
Erythema toxicum
Vesiculopustular eruption over a dark macular base around the chin, neck,
back, and soles
Neutrophils
Pustular melanosis
CYST appearing on the HARD PALATE which is composed of accumulations of
epithelial cells
Epstein pearl
Pearly WHITE PAPULES seen mostly on the CHIN and around the cheeks
Mila