New Born Procedure Flashcards
1
Q
How soon after birth are baby’s screened?
A
24 to 72 hours
2
Q
What area of the body do you draw blood from?
A
Heel
3
Q
What is the procedure for heel stick?
A
- Check expiration date
- Stick heel and wipe away first drop
- Bring card to blood droplet
- Saturate circles with one drop of blood
- Make sure its not over or under saturated
- Allow screen card to dry, usually 4 hours
4
Q
What is the time frame for receival after collection?
A
- Must be received within 14 days of collection
5
Q
What is the screen card processed with?
A
Filter Paper
6
Q
How do you calculate a babies weight and in what unit?
A
- Kg
- 2.2Ibs = 1Kg
- Multiply Kg by 100 for mL
- Divide by 1000 to convert to L
