Pediatrics- Normal Flashcards
Most rapid Growth
Infant
Preterm Weeks
28-32wks
Preterm Characteristics
Frog leg/ Lax Position
Hypotonic Muscle Tone
Square Window Wrist
Scarf sign (elbow passes midline)
Heel to ear sign
Abundant Lanugo
Prominent Labia Minora
Prominent Labia Majora
Prominent Clitoris
Post-term weeks
> 42wks
Post-term characteristics
Old man’s face (classic sign)
Desquamation ( peeling of the skin) / (extreme dryness starting from the sole and palm)
Normal birth weight
2.5-4kgs
Weight doubles at
6months
Weight Triples at
12months
Weight quadruples at
2 and 1/2 years
Normal measurements in Newborn
Length:
Head Circumference:
Chest Circumference:
Length: 46-54cm
Head Circumference: 33-35cm
Chest Circumference: 31-33cm
Neonate in Nursing
- Upon receiving- proper identification
- Take anthropometric measurements
- Bath the baby. Full bath if mom is (+) Hepa
- Dress umbilical cord
- Adm. Credes Prophylaxis
- Adm. Vit. K
- Take weight
Indication of 2 Vein and 1 Artery in Neonate
Suspect Kidney Malformation
Indication of 2 Vein and 1 Artery in Neonate
Suspect Kidney Malformation
Failure of the umbilical cord to fall between the first 7th-10th day
Umbilical Granulation
30mL blood loss from umbilical cord
Ompalagia
What drug is adm for umbilical granulation
Silver nitrate
What does failure of startle/Moro reflex to disappear at 5-6months indicate
Brain damage
Persistent Primitive Reflex
Cerebral Palsy
Rapid eyelid closure when strong light is shown
Blink reflex
Baby grasps solid objects placed on palm
Palmas Grasp Reflex
Purpose of palmar grasp reflex and when does it normally disappear
To Cling to mother for safety
D: 6wks - 2months
Neonate places on a vertical position with their face touching a hard surface will take few quick alternating steps
Step in/ Walk in Place Reflex
Almost the same with step in reflex only that you are touching anterior surface of a newborn’s leg
Placing Reflex
When newborn lie on their backs, their heads usually turn to one side or the other. The arm and the leg on the side to which the head turns extend, and the opposite arm and leg contract.
Tonic- neck reflex
When an object touches the sole of newborn’s foot at the base of toes, the toes grasp in the same manner as finger do
Plantar grasp reflex
Disappears at 8-9 months in preparation for walking
Test for neurological integrity (jarring crib loud voice) assume a letter C position
Moro Reflex
Disappear at 4-5months
When there is pressure at the sole of the foot, the baby pushes back against the pressure
Magnet Reflex
When the sole of the foot is stimulated by a sharp object, it causes the foot to rise and the other foot extend (test for spinal cord integrity)
Crossed Extension Reflex
While in prone position and the para vertical area is stimulated, it causes flexion of the trunk and swing his pelvis toward the touch
Truck Incurvation Reflex
While prone position and the trunk is being supported, the baby exhibit muscle tone
Landau Reflex
-Test for muscle tone and present by 6-9months
While on ventral suspension with the sudden change of equilibrium, it causes extension of the hands and the legs
Parachute Reflex
- present by 6-9months
When the sole of foot is stimulated by a inverted “J”, it cause fanning of the toes
Babinski Reflex
- disappear by 2months but may persist up to 2years
Immediate Care of Newborn
- Initiation and maintenance of respiration
- Establishment of extrauterine circulation
- Control of body temperature
- Intake of adequate elimination
- Establishment of waste elimination
- Prevention of infection
- Establishment of an infant-parent relationship
- Development care that balances part and stimulation for mental development
Lung function begins
After birth
Baby’s head position to facilitate drainage
Side
Suction what first?
How many seconds is suctioning
Nose
5-10s
Prolong deep suctioning may result to
Hypoxia, bradycardia, and laryngospasm
If suctioning is not effective, then?
Laryngoscopy. Then ET is inserted
After ET insertion due to airway problems in neonate, what is the pressure and the percent of 02
Positive pressure bag
Mask with 100 % at 40-60 bpm
Overdose of oxygen
Retrolental fibroplasia (retinopathy of the prematurity)
Scarring
Never adm. O2 when meconium stained because it will force the meconium to the alveolar sac causing
Atelectasis
Circulation is initiated by ______ and is completed by _____
Pulmonary ventilation
Cutting of umbilical cord
Pressure on left of the heart causes closure of the
Foramen Ovale
2 ways to facilitate closure of foramen ovale
- Tangential foot slap
- Proper positioning - right side lying
Foramen ovale closes at
24hrs complete by 1year
Ductus arteriosus closes at
24hrs complete by 1 month
Ductus venosus closes at
2months
Umbilical arteries
2-3months
Umbilical vein
2-3months
Best position after birth
Nsd: trendelendberg
Cs: supine or crib level position
Signs of Inc ICP
Abnormally large head
Bulging and tense Fontanel
Projectile vomiting ( surest sign of cerebral irritation)
Inc BP but widening pulse pressure
Dec RR
Dec PR
High pitch shrill cry (late sign)
Diplopia ( sign of ICP from 6month to 1 year old)
Hypothermia in preterm and sga leads to
Hypothermia and cold stress
Factors leading to hypothermia
Poikilothermic (babies are born cold blooded)
Inadequate subcutaneous fats
Not capable of shivering
Born wet
Process of heat loss
Evaporation
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Body to air
Evaporation
Body to cold solid object
Conduction
Body to cooler surrounding air
Convection
Body to cold object and in contrast with body
Radiation
Effects of hypothermia
Hypoglycemia
Metabolic Acidosis
High risk for kernicterus
Additional fatigue due to stressful heart
Prevention of cold stress
Dry and wrapped newborns
Mechanical Measures
Prevent unnecessary exposure
Use tin foil in absence of electricity
Embrace baby (kangaroo care)
Due to catabolism of brown fats
Metabolic Acidosis
Mechanical measures
Radiant measures
Isolette
Square acrylic sided incubator, must be preheated first
Isolette
When to breastfeed
Nsd:
CS:
NSD: immediately
CS: after 4hrs