Sick term infant

Question 1

what are common causes of bacterial infection in a sick term infant?

Answer 1

• Group B Streptococcus
• E. coli
• Listeria myogenes
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Staph epidermidis

Question 2

what are common causes of viral infections in newborns?

Answer 2

• Cytomegalovirus
• Parvovirus
• Herpes viruses
• Enteroviruses

Question 3

describe pregnancy related respiratory problems

Answer 3

Transient Tachypnoea of the Newborn

breathing rate of 40-60 usually last for 24-48 hours

risk factors include caesarian section

fluid still in lungs

give xray/ flattened diaphragm, increased interlobar markings

antibiotics and O2 may be given

Pneumothorax

may be secondary to active resuscitation

Congenital: diaphragmatic hernia, tracheoesophageal fistula

Question 4

describe two cardiac conditions in newborns

Answer 4

persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn

cardiac failure

leads to hydrops faetalis

often caused by haemolytic disease of the newborn

Question 5

describe potters syndrome

Answer 5

Potter’s syndrome is an atypical appearance of an infant (involving club feet, underdeveloped lungs and cranial problems) due to oligohydramnios

oligohydramnios can be caused by renal problems such as bilateral renal agenesis