small for dates Flashcards
1
Q
what is classed as small for gestational age?
A
infant born with birth weight below 10th centile for its gestational age
2
Q
what is classed as low birth weight?
A
infant with birth weight <2500g/ 2.5Kg
3
Q
what is fetal growth restriction?
A
a pathological process that has restricted genetic growth potential
4
Q
complications of fetal growth restriction and small for gestation age?
A
-hypoxia + still birth
Post natal:
-Hypoglycaemia
-Asphyxia
- Hypothermia
- Polycythemia (high concnetration of RBCs)
-Hyperbilirubinaemia
-Abnormal neurodevelopment
-Complications related to pretermaturity if preterm delivery
5
Q
What is measured to assess fetal growth when looking at an ultraosound
A
abdominal circumference
head circumference
femur length
