Neonatology: PE + EINC + Breastfeeding Flashcards
Perinatal period
28th week gestation to 7th day of life
Neonatal period
Day 1-28
Infancy
Birth to 1 year
Gestational Age: Pre-term
34-36 6/7 weeks
Gestational Age: Term
37-41 6/7 weeks
Gestational Age: Post term
≥ 42 weeks
Normal Vital signs of the neonate:
HR
120-160 bpm
Normal Vital signs of the neonate:
RR
30-60 bpm
Normal Vital signs of the neonate:
Temp
36.5-37.5ºC
APGAR Score components
Appearance
Pulse
Grimace
Activity
Respirations
APGAR score of a newborn with peripheral cyanosis, hr < 100, grimacing, full flexion of upper and lower ex, loud cry
7/10
Use of the APGAR Score
Predicts the need for newborn resuscitation
2 parameters of the ballard score for maturity
Physical maturity
Neuromuscular maturity
Classification of BW:
- Low BW
- Very Low BW
- Extremely Low BW
- Low BW: < 2500g
- Very Low BW: <1500g
- Extremely Low BW: <1000g
Definitions/measurements of BW:
- SGA
- AGA
- LGA
- SGA: < 10th percentile BW
- AGA: 10 < BW < 90
- LGA: > 90th percentile
Hydrocephalus the does not cross suture lines. Blood collection in the subperiosteum. Resolves in 2-3 weeks
Cephalhematoma
Hydrocephalus that crosses suture lines, underneath the scalp, lasts 2-3 days
Caput succedaneum
Hydrocephalus with due to damage to emissary veins, resulting in fluid collection in the epicranial aponeurosis, may present with racoon eyes, and resolves in 2-3 weeks
Subgaleal hemorrhage
A finding of bounding pulses and a wide pulse pressure suggests the following cardiac pathology
Patent ductus arteriosus
A finding of strong pulses in upper vs lower extremities suggests the following cardiac pathology
Coarctation of the Aorta
A finding of weak peripheral pulses in both upper and lower extremities suggests the following cardiac pathology
HLHS or Aortic Stenosis
A finding of Webbing of the neck suggests which pathology in females
Turner syndrome
Inability to pass a feeding tube through the nares
Choanal atresia