Premature Labor Flashcards
1
Q
Maternal risk factors for preterm labor
A
Cardiac disease, DM, renal disease, anemia, infection, surgery, placenta previa, smoking, drugs, preeclampsia, history of preterm delivery, multiple pregnancy, complications
2
Q
Beta adrenergic agents
A
Relaxes the smooth muscles thus stopping labor
3
Q
Mag sulfate
A
CNS depressant relaxing the smooth muscles in the uterus
4
Q
Ballard Scale
A
Neuromuscular development of the newborn
5
Q
HMD
A
Premature lungs and lack of surfactant; cyanosis, tachypnea, grunting, apnea, atelectasis
6
Q
Necrotizing Entercolitis
A
Ischemic injury to the intestinal mucosa, treat with antibiotics and surgery
7
Q
Pre-term infant
A
Born before 37 weeks
