Preterm Flashcards
1
Q
What constitutes preterm?
A
<37wks
2
Q
How can preterm babies be kept warm?
A
In a plastic bag (cosy bag) under a radiant heater AND hat
3
Q
What can be given to the mother antenatally if preterm birth is suspected?
A
Maternal steroids
4
Q
What can be given to a preterm baby who is struggling to inflate their lungs?
A
Surfactant replacement
5
Q
What are 4 clinical signs of neonatal resp distress?
A
- Grunting
- Intercostal recession
- Nasal flaring
- Cyanosis (keep in mind that this is v hard to spot)
6
Q
Why is a preterm baby at an increased risk of NEC?
How does this lead to sepsis?
A
Necrotising enterocolitis
Gut is not ready to handle milk
Inflammation of the mucosa of gut wall can make it more leaky -> gut bacteria leaks out into the bloodstream -> sepsis
7
Q
What can happen as a result of a pregnant mum having sepsis?
A
Triggers labour early
