Sick Term Infant Flashcards
What is classed as a neonate?
0-27days
What is a normal APGAR score?
> /= 8
What does APGAR stand for?
Appearance Pulse Grimace Activity Respiration
What is a normal heart rate for a neonate?
120-140
What is a normal resp rate for a neonate?
40-60
What is a normal temperature for a neonate?
36.5-37.4
What should a babies O2 sats be within 5-10 mins of birth?
95%
What is the most common post natal infection?
staph aureus
Which gender is more susceptible to UTIs in neonates?
males
What is Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy?
multi organ damage due to tissue hypoxia
causes neurodevelopmental problems
What is Transient Tachypnoea of the Newborn (TTN)?
caused by retained fetal lung fluid due to impaired clearance mechanisms
How does Hydrops foetalis present?
baby is oedematous, has ascites and pleural effusions
What can cause hydrops foetalis?
rhesus disease or chromosome abnormalities
What is necrotising enterocolitis?
perforation of the bowel because it is too weak - common in pre terms
What are the signs of necrotising enterocolitis?
abdominal distension
tenderness
blood in stool
bile vomit