Newborn Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
Newborn
Defintion
A
Refers to the first minutes to hours post birth. Newborn resus can be applied up to 24hours post birth
2
Q
Newborn
Viability for resus
A
Resus should be withheld in newborns born <23weeks regardless of signs of life.
3
Q
Preterm infant
Definition
A
<37weeks