Role-Play Assessment- Neonatal Care Flashcards
How often should puppies suckle from mother for first 5 days?
every 2-3hrs
How much time in the first few weeks do puppies spend asleep?
80%
What is the physical expectation for 3 weeks?
standing
What is the physical expectation for 4 weeks?
move around
How much bodyweight should puppies gain approx per day?
5-10%
Killer: Altrical-
blind and death
Killer: Immunologically Incompetent
immune system not fully formed yet
Killer: Compromised Thermoregulation
first 2 days, dependent on mothers heat
Killer: Blood Glucose Production
poor glucogen stores- reduced energy
Killer: Limited Surfactant-
fluid bathed alevoli- difficult to expand
What percentage of a puppy’s body is water?
80%- high demand
What are the most common causes of death?
hypoxia
hypocalcaemia
hypoglycaemia
dehydration
infection
What percentage of neonates are lost to fading puppy syndrome?
10-20%- sudden deteroration
What is the nutritional formula for a puppy?
60kcal/500g bw/per day
What is the nutritional formula for a kitten?
200kcal/500 bw/per day
What bw has a higher mortality rate?
35.5’C
When should colostrum be consumed?
Dogs: 24hrs
Cats: 16hrs
protection against infection- high antigen levels
How often are puppies toileted?
after every feed, warm cotton wool prevents bacteria build up- encourages passing of urine- massage
Hypoxia Nursing Considerations-
incubator/ oxygen tent- low ability to manage HR, low surfactant levels- unable to manage alveoli- cannot expand
Hypothermia Nursing Considerations-
keep nenoates close to dam/queen- natural body heat
feeding- increaces metabolic rate- provided energy for body temp
Hypoglycaemia and Dehydration Nursing Considerations-
weight 2 times a day- 2 weeks
provide nutritents needed
Infection Nursing Considerations-
maintain hygiene, isolation ward
susceptible due to weakened immune system- colostrum, antibodies needed to defend against infection
