Prematurity Flashcards

1
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Complications of prematurity

A
Respiratory distress syndrome
Jaundice
Anaemia
PDA
Necrotising enterocolitis
Require TPN
Intraventricular haemorrhage
Periventricular leukomalacia 
Hypothermia 
Retinopathy
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2
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What gestational age does a fetus develop their suck reflex

A

32

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3
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Signs of a PDA

A

Continuous murmur
Pulmonary oedema
Pulmonary haemorrhage
Necrotising enterocolitis

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4
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Signs of necrotising enterocolitis

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Rectal bleeding
Abdo distension
Abdo tenderness
DIC

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Treatment of necrotising enterocolitis

A
Stop oral feeding
Stool culture
Abx - metronidazole and penicillin 
Abdo X-ray 
Correct anaemia if present
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