Postpartum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the neonatal period?
A
birth to 28 days
2
Q
Define omphalocele
A
defect in the anterior abdominal wall; intraabdominal contents are extruded into the base of the umbilical cord; an amnioperitoneal membrane typically covers the defect.
3
Q
Define gastroschisis
A
paraumbilical abdominal wall defect with evisceration of fetal intestine
4
Q
What effects will 1 unit of PRBCs have?
A
Raise Hgb by 1 g/dL
Raise Hct by 3%
