New born baby CPG

Question 1

what are the care objectives for this CPG?

Answer 1

establish and maintain respirations

prevent hypothermia and transport to appropriate facitly

Question 2

what is the definition of a newborn?

Answer 2

from birth to 24 hours- resus efforts used up to 24 hours due to cardiovascular changes

Question 3

what is the AV viability defintion?

Answer 3

<23 weeks- resusu with held and consult with PIPER

Question 4

what is considered a pre-term infant?

Answer 4

<37 weeks

Question 5

what are the normal values for a new born including weight, blood volume, HR, RR, Temp, BGL and targeted SPI@ levels

Answer 5

weight 3.5kg
80ml/kg blood
HR 110-170
RR 25-60
temp 36.5-37.5
BGL 2.6-3.2

SPO2 1 minutes 60-70
3minutes 70-90
5 minutes 80-90
7-10 minutes >90

Question 6

what are the teritary obstertric facitilies in victoria?

Answer 6

RWH, RCH, monash and mercy

Question 7

where should the newborn/mother be transported if greater than 36 weeks gestation and uncpmplicated birth?

Answer 7

appropriate maternity service- where booked

Question 8

where transported if 32-36 weeks gestatio and stable vital signs?

Answer 8

level 2 hospital- pediatricain and midwife on site 24/7 in consultation with PIPER

Question 9

where should be stranpsoted in less than 32 weeks or unstable vital signs?

Answer 9

tertiary cente in consultation with PIPER

Question 10

where transported if in rural victoria?

Answer 10

nearest base hospital / hopsital with maternity service in contact with PIPER