Neonatology Flashcards
how many babies die in the NICU each year?
4 in 1,000 babies (less than 1%)
why is temperature regulation important?
pre-mature babies are born with less body fat so its more difficult for them to stay warm. in the NICU, premature babies are kept inside an incubator to keep them warm.
what happens when babies are not warm enough?
it takes them longer to grow
what babies are considered “pre-term” babies?
born before 37 weeks of pregnancy
what babies are considered “extremely pre-term” babies?
babies born between 23-28 weeks of pregnancy
what babies are considered “late pre-term” babies?
babies born between 34-37 weeks
what does “late pre-term” mean?
they look like theyre born on time but are not fully mature and may have trouble in many ways
by law, a baby MUST be buried or cremated if what?
its stillborn at or after 24 weeks
what color do infants first recognize?
red
what are babies born without?
knee caps
when do babies develop knee caps?
4 years old
how far away do babies see things best?
8-12 inches away
are babies near or far sighted?
nearsighted with their eye sight being 20/200 and 20/400
what should you do when a baby cries?
pick it up
at what age will a baby be able to see a full spectrum of colors?
5 months
what should you not give an infant until they are at least 6 months old?
plain water
how many bones is a baby born with compared to the amount an adult has?
a baby is born with 300 bones, while adults have 206.
what was the largest baby ever born?
23 lbs 9 oz, living only 11 hours
what could depression during pregnancy cause?
a negative impact on the baby
what betters the development of a babies brain?
playing/engaging with it
what color are babies born?
dark red to purple color. but as the baby breathes, the color slowly changes to red and fades away within the first day
for several days after birth, a babies hands and feet can stay what color?
blueish
babies can tell the difference between what, even in the womb?
light and dark
how do babies see shapes?
they follow the lines where light and dark meet
how long does pregnancy last?
about 280 days (40 weeks)
how old is a baby when it can finally hold its head up on its own?
6 months
what cant babies taste until they are what months old?
salt and 4 months old because their kidneys dont process sodium until then
when does their vision reach 20/20?
at 6 months
how many babies are born in the U.S. a year?
over 4 million
what percent of babies are born with some form of birthmark?
80%
babies can breathe and swallow at the same time until they are how old?
7 months
how much blood does a new born have in its body?
about 1 cup
