Preterm/ small baby Flashcards
1
Q
What is a preterm baby?
A
Gestation < 37 weeks of pregnancy
2
Q
What is a baby that is ‘small for gestational age/ dates’?
A
<10th centile
3
Q
Why may a baby be small for dates?
A
Normal just small
IUGR - pre eclampsia, multiple pregnancy, maternal smoking, idiopathic
4
Q
How do you check if a baby is growth restricted?
A
Abdominal circumference < Head circumference
5
Q
What are the problems caused by small baby?
A
Hypothermia
Hypoglycaemia
Hypocalcaemia
Polycythaemia (Venous haematocrit >0.65)
