Perinatal/Newborn Flashcards
Xenobiotic
Medications mom took in pregnancy
Xenobiotic
Medications mom took in pregnancy
Low birth weight LBW (def.)
Very Low birth weight VLBW (def.)
Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) (def.)
Large for gestational age (LGA) (def.)
weight >90th percentile
Small for gestational age (SGA) (def.)
weight
Avg. newborn head circumference
13-14 in or 33-35 cm
Beckwith-Wiedmann syndrome
congenital growth disorder; hemihypertrophy, large organs (LGA)
Hydrops fetalis
accumulation of fluid in two or more fetal compartments
Pinpoint white papules on face (mostly cheeks), disappear at 3-4 weeks
Milia
Obstructed sweat ducts, aka “prickly heat”
Miliaria
Blotchy, red spots with overlying white or yellow papules, usually appears between 2-5 days after birth
Erythema Toxicum
Referral guideline for Cafe au lait
Many large spots, or more than 6 in a child 5 years of age or older
Benign, flat, congenital birthmark with wavy borders and irregular shape; commonly blue, may last up to age 3-5 years
Mongolian Spot
Vascular birthmark consisting of superficial and deep dialated capillaries in skin; produces reddish to purplish discoloration of skin; permanent
Port-wine stain
Condition Port Wine Stain is associated with
Sturge-Webber (seizure disorder)
Rooting reflex- age at disappearance
3-4 mo
Sucking reflex- age at disappearance
3-4 mo
Moro reflex - age at disappearance
3-4mo
Grasp reflex - age at disappearance
3-6 mo
Stepping reflex - age at disappearance
1-2 mo
Tonic Neck - age at disappearance
3 mo
Babinski reflex - age at disappearance
12 mo or walking
Caput succedaneum
fluid under skin that CROSSES midline; resolves 2-3 days
Cephalahematoma
blood under periosteum, does NOT cross midline
Condition Bossing associated with
Rickets, prematurity
Anterior fontental closes @ _____ months
18 months