Prematurity

Question 1

What is the definition of prematurity?

Answer 1

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THESE CARDS MAY BE CONDENSIBLE INTO THE NEONATAL PAESA DECK - just read slides and make the call

Question 2

What is the definition of low birth weight (LBW) infants?

Answer 2

Appropriate for gestational age (AGA) vs small for gestational age (SMA)

Question 3

What are tocolytics?

Answer 3

Used to suppress premature labor

Tocolytic therapy is provided when delivery would result in premature birth, postponing delivery long enough for the administration of glucocorticoids, which accelerate fetal lung maturity but may take one to two days before its effects are seen

Question 4

What is the relationship between cervix length and risk of preterm birth?

Answer 4

Shorter cervix = greater risk of preterm birth - anything less than 25mm

Also have a cupping out appearance on their superior side/facing into the uterus

May give IM or pessary progestogens to help reduce risk of preterm (?)

Question 5

What is foetal fibronectomy testing?

Answer 5

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