Pregnancy, Childbirth and Puerperium Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common complications of small for gestational age infants?
A
- Hypoxia
- Polycythemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypothermia
- Hypocalcemia
2
Q
Define small for gestational age.
A
Any infant born with a weight under the 10th percentile for gestational age at birth.
3
Q
Treatment:
Clavicular fracture in infancy
A
No treatment
Most clavicular fractures heal rapidly without complications.
4
Q
What type of baby is at risk for clavicular fracture at birth?
A
Large for gestational age babies.
