Neonatology Flashcards
What is a term baby classed as (number of weeks)?
32-42 weeks
What is a preterm baby classed as (number of weeks)?
under 37 weeks
What is a post term baby classed as (number of weeks)?
over 42 weeks
What is a low birth weight (LBW)?
under 2500g
What is a very low birth weight (LBW)?
under 1500g
What is an extremely low birth weight (LBW)?
under 1000g
What is the APGAR score used for?
prognosis of resuscitation in babies
What can birth weight depend on?
maternal factors before conception
fetal factors
maternal factors after conception
What can preterm problems include?
brain cysts/bleeding kidney/liver problems temperature instability infection respiratory disease feeding gastro diff
3 ways to maintain babies temperatures
woolly hat!
humidity
incubator
3 signs of an infection in babies
breathing diff
low sugar
jaundice
What is RDS?
Respiratory distress syndrome- immaturity of respiratory system (a lot in prem babies)
What is the treatment for RDS?
prenatal steroids (prevention), bagging, oxygen support
What causes nutrition diff in babies?
poor blood supply to gut, absent swallowing, sucking, coughing, gagging reflexes
What causes jaundice?
Limited glycogen stores (low blood sugar)- deficient clotting
What is ROP?
Retinopathy of prematurity
What causes problems with kidneys in babies?
dehydration, immature tubular function (low sodium)
4 long term problems for prem babies…
cardiac problems, cerebral palsy, visual hearing impairments, SIDS
3 things examination of new borns should include…
check hips
check lips/palate
check eyes
What heart problems can babies have?
heart murmurs, holes
What orthopaedic problems can babies have?
hip dysplasia
What can spinal defects do to babies?
paralysis, muscle imbalance, sensory loss
