Premature Baby Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
A
A baby born before 37 completed weeks of gestation
2
Q
Potential problems
A
- resp distress
- thermoregulation
- hypoglycaemia
- jaundice
- patent ductus arteriosus
- infection
- feeding problems
- vit k deficiency
3
Q
Causes
A
- PIH
- maternal disease/infection
- maternal age
- placental abnormalities
- multiple pregnancy
- substance abuse/ alc
4
Q
Management
A
Intra - admit, narcotic avoidance, resus facilities, paed and neonatal nurse, room temp, steroids
Post - 02 therapy, resus, vit k, phototherapy, antibiotics, temp control
