Neonatology - Newborn Care

Question 1

Law which formally established EINC

Answer 1

AO 2008 - 0029

Question 2

What are the 2 MDGs that are being addressed by the programs of EINC?

Answer 2

MDG 4 - Reduce Child Mortality

MDG 5 - Improve Maternal Health

Question 3

What is the target of MDG 4?

Answer 3

To reduce under-five child mortality rate by 2/3 in the period between 1990 and 2015

Question 4

What are the targets of MDG 5?

Answer 4

1. To reduce the maternal mortality ratio by 3/4 between 1990 and 2015
2. Achieve, by 2015, the universal access to reproductive health

Question 5

In summary, what is EINC?

Answer 5

It is recommended as the STANDARD OF CARE in ALL BIRTHS by SKILLED ATTENDANTS in ALL GOV’T and PRIVATE SETTINGS.

Question 6

4 EINC Core Steps?

Answer 6

1. Immediate and Thorough Drying
2. Early Skin-to-Skin Contact
3. Delayed Cord Clamping
4. Non-separation of Mother and Baby

Question 7

How long should the drying and stimulation be done?

Answer 7

Should be done immediately for a full 30 seconds

Question 8

If EINC Step 1 was not done, it can lead to ____.

Enumerate the possible complications (6).

Answer 8

Hypothermia.

Mnemonic: DA-BICH

1. Delayed circulatory adjustment
2. Acidosis
3. Brain Hemorrhage
4. Infection
5. Coagulation Defects
6. Hyaline Membrane Disease

Question 9

What are the benefits of routine suctioning?

Answer 9

NONE.

Routine suctioning