Other Relevant Information Flashcards
Normal RESP for mom postpartum
16-24 bpm
Normal RESP for adult
12-20 bpm
Fundus location at first 24 hours
at umbilicus
Normal bladder status postpartum
able to void spontaneously by 8 hours, no distension, diuresis 12 hours after birth
Normal bowel movement
by day 2 or 3 after birth
What is assessed in the abdomen if c/s birth?
active bowel sounds in all quadrants
Venous Thromboembolism VTE
formation of a blood clot or clots inside a blood vessel and is caused by inflammation or partial obstruction of the vessels
(There are 3 types!)
Superficial Venous Thromosis
Type of VTE:
involvement of the superficial saphenous venous system
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Type of VTE:
involvement varies but can extend from the foot to the iliofemoral region
Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Type of VTE:
Complication of deep venous thrombosis occurring when part of a blood clot dislodges and is carried to the pulmonary artery, where it occludes the vessel and obstructs blood flow to the lungs
After first 3-5 days, what is the rate of infant’s weight gain?
110 to 200g/week
or
20 to 28g/day
What is the association between colostrum and meconium?
Colostrum has a natural laxative effect that promotes early passage of meconium, excretion of bilirubin
Early on-set jaundice
usually related to increased bilirubin production (i.e. increase hemoglobin destruction, from blood group incompatibility)
- begins at 2-5 days? (breast milk associated jaundice)
Late on-set jaundice, breast milk jaundice
often related to delayed elimination of bilirubin
- begins at 5-10 days? (breast milk jaundice)
Late-preterm infants (34 0/7 to 36 6/7)
- at risk of feeding difficulties due to low energy stores
- tend to be sleepy with minimal wakeful periods
- weak suck (can lead to inadequate milk intake)
