Obstetrics in Mangment of newborn Flashcards

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What are the effects of poorly controlled diabetes in gestation?

A
HYPOGLYCEMIA
Hypocalcemia
Hypomagnesia
Polycythemia
Hyperbili
Resp Distress synd
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
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What are the symptoms of Hypoglycemia in newborn?

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Poor feeding, poor tone, jittery

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What are the Prevention and Tx of Hypoglycemia?

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Prev: Early and Freq feeding (1-2 hrs)
Tx: Feeding and D10 IV

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What are the symptoms of GBS infection in the neonate?

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Poor temp control (cold or hot)
Resp Distress/Apnea/hypoxemic
Poor Color
Poor Feeding
Excessive Jaundice
Dec Tone
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What is considered Early onset disease?

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Disease that ocurrs in the first week (GBS)

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What is considered Late onset disease?

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Presentation from 1 week to 3 months (Meningitis)

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What should be done if mom tests positive for Group B strep?

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IV Penicillin or Ampicillin at least 4 hours before delivery

Treat infant if showing symptoms

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What is included in the workup if no source for fever is found on history and exam?

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CBC + BC
UA + UC
LP + CSF culture
HSV PCR of CSF
CXR
Fecal WBC if diarrhea present
(fecal lactoerrin if not BF)
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What is the Tx of Fever of unknown source

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Hospitalize until cultures are pos or neg
Abtx for ABS, E. Coli, Listeria, Herpes
-Ampicillin
-Gentamycin or Cefotaxime
-Acyclovir
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What are the common features of a Down syndrome baby?

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Endocardial cushion defect*
Mental Retardation
*
Excessive tongue protrusion
Hypotonia

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What is the test for polyhydramnios?

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AFI > 25 (Amniotic fluid index)

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What is associated with Polyhydramnios

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Multiple Gestation
Maternal Diabetes
Anencephaly
Fetal GI abn 
Hydrops
Neural tube defects
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What is the Tx of TE fistula?

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Immediate Surgical Correction

VACTERL Association

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What defines Oligohydramnios?

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AFI

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What is associated with oligohydromnios

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Potter Syndrome
Fetal Growth Retardation
Chrom Abn
Umb Cord Compression in labor
Fetal GU abn
Pulm Hypoplasia
Deformities
Flat face, beaked nose, low set ears
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What are the causes of Oligohydramnios?

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Defect of urinary output OR

Chronic Leakage of Amniotic Fluid

17
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WHat is considered Late prenatal care?

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Care obtained after 16-20 wks gestation

18
Q

What Facial features are charicteristic of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A

SMOOTH PHILTRUM
THIN UPPER LIP
low nasal bridge

19
Q

When is it appropriate to discharge an infant with suspected drug use?

A
After results of drug screen
After seen by Social Services 
Stable vitals for >12hrs
Urine and Stool output 
Feeding well
Follow up arranged