Neonatology Flashcards
What is the perinatal mortality
Stillbirths + deaths within 7 days of birth per 1000 deliveries
In toxoplasmosis what is the relationship between infection, severity and gestation
Lower gestation- reduced risk infection, increased severity
Older gestation- 60% risk of transmission, reduced severity
What are the signs of congenital toxoplasmosis
What is the treatment
Chorioretinitis
Hydrocephalus, microcephaly
Diffuse cerebral calcifications
Hepatospenomegaly
Jaundice
Thrombocytopenia
Pyrimethamine and Sulfadiazine
Leucovorin- helps prevent bone marrow suppression
If during pregnancy in first trimester, Sulfadiazine only
2nd trimester Sulfadiazine and Pyrimethamine
What are the signs of congenital syphilus
“SYPHILIS”
-Sniffles
-Yucky skin
-Periosteal reaction
-Hepatosplenomegaly
-iyes (“eyes”: chorioretinitis, glaucoma
-Lymphadenopathy
-mIscarriage
-Saddle shaped nose
What are the signs of congenital syphilus
“SYPHILIS”
-Sniffles
-Yucky skin
-Periosteal reaction
-Hepatosplenomegaly
-iyes (“eyes”: chorioretinitis, glaucoma
-Lymphadenopathy
-mIscarriage
-Saddle shaped nose
What does VDRL stand for and what does it test
Veneral disease related lab test - checks for syphilis antibodies
What are the symptoms of congenital Rubella
RUBELLA
-Retina- cataracts, retinopathy
-U= heart= PDA, PA stenosis, PV stenosis
-Blueberry rash
-Ears- SNHL
-Little- SGA
-Lagging- neurodevelopment delay
-A bit liver and spleen - hepatosplenomegaly
What are the symptoms of congenital CMV
What is the treatment
CCMMVV
-Calcifications- periventricular
-Chorioretinitis
-Milestone delay- CP and reduced IQ
-Microcephaly
-Very poor hearing- SNHL
-Very big liver - Hepatosplenomegaly
-Blueberry rash
6 weeks oral Valganciclovir
What are the signs of congenital HSV infection
What is the treatment in
-primary infection
-secondary infection
-pregnancy
Scarring
microcephaly
Choriretinitis
Primary infection- IV Acyclovir
2nd infection- swab at 24-48 hours- if positive commence IV Acyclovir
Pregnancy: 4 weeks acyclovir before delivery and C-section
What are the signs of congenital varicella syndrome
When is the baby most at risk
When is neonatal varicella contracted
What is the treatment
What is the prevention
Skin: Scarring
Limbs: hypoplasia, parasthesia
CNS: microcephaly, brain aplasia, hydrocephalus
Eyes: chorioretinitis, cataracts
5 days before to 2 days post birth
Treatment: IV Acyclovir
Prevention: VIG 5 days before - 2 days post delivery
What are the symptoms of withdrawal
What is the most common sx
What percentage of babies exposed to heroin experience withdrawal vs how many require treatment
Wakefullness
Irritability
Tremors
Hypertonia, high pitched cry
Diarrhoea
Rhinnorhea
Autonomic instability- fevers, tachycardia
Weight loss and poor feeding
Apnoea and respiratory distress
Lacrimation
Common - tremors
Least common- seizures - 2%
70% experience withdrawal
only 1/2 of those need treatment
What is the normal range of amniotic fluid
What aneuploidy causes oligohydramnios
What aneuploidies cause polyhydramnios
5-25cm
T13
T18, T21
What is the criteria for fetal hydros
What is an immune causes
What are some non-immune causes
Subcutaneous oedema AND 2 of
-pericardial effusion
-pleural effusion
-ascites
Immune- Alloimmune haemolytic disease of the newborn
Non-immune- high cardiac output States
-anaemia e.g. Twin-twin-transfusion syndrome
-Cardiac: SVT, cardiomyopathy
-GI: diaphragmatic hernia
-Chromosomal- T21, Turners
-Infection: parvovirus
-pulmonary lymphangiectasis –> chylothorax
What is the difference between IUGR and SGA
IUGR= deviation from expected growth pattern - due to unfavourable uterine conditions that cause change in fetal growth pattern
SGA= birth weight <10th centile- can be normal or pathological
What is the most accurate way of measure fetal age in first and second trimester
Crown-rump length before 12 weeks-most accurate
Biparietal diameter 2nd trimester = after 30 weeks accuracy falls to +/-3 weeks
What are the 8 cardinal movements of the foetus during delivery
1- Head floating not engaged
2- Engagement and flexion
3- Further descent and internal rotation
4- Complete rotation so posterior of head is aligned along the pubic symphisus
5- Complete extension
6- Restitution- external rotation
7- Delivery anterior shoulder
8- Delivery posterior shoulder
What are the 8 cardinal movements of the foetus during delivery
1- Head floating not engaged
2- Engagement and flexion
3- Further descent and internal rotation
4- Complete rotation so posterior of head is aligned along the pubic symphisus
5- Complete extension
6- Restitution- external rotation
7- Delivery anterior shoulder
8- Delivery posterior shoulder
What makes up fetal Hb
What direction is the fetal Hb oxygen saturation curve shifted
What does this mean
At what age do you start making adult Hb
What age is most fetal Hb removed
Fetal Hb- 2-alpha and 2-Gamma Hb molecules
Fetal Hb has higher affinity for oxygen, shifting the curve to the left and having a steeper curve
This means that despite reduced overall oxygen content, the Hb is as saturated as adult Hb
Third trimester
Most removed by 3-6 months; All removed by 1 year
What percentage of fetal circulation is delivered to the lungs
What cases pulmonary vasoconstriction
10%
Hypoxia, Hypercapnia, Acidosis
What are a premature infants insensible losses
What are their Na, K and calcium requirements/ day
2-3ml/kg/hr
3mmol/kg/day
2mmol/kg/day
1mmol/kg/day
What does SMOF stand for
Soy bean
MCFA
Olive oil
Fish oil
What is the most common cause of hyperkalaemia in a premature infant
Non-oliguria hyperkalaemia due to immature Na/K ATPase
What causes anaemia in a premature infant
reduced iron stores
prematurity suppresses erythropoiesis
rapid expansion of blood volume with growth
frequent sampling
What babies receive supplemental iron
<37 weeks
<2500g