Terms Flashcards
Barlows Maneuver
Hip instability test
Adduct the thighs then push down
If you hear a pop, this is a positive sign.
Caput succedaneum
Collection of fluid that passes the suture lines due to pressure during labor
- no treatment
Cephalhemomata
Hematoma = blood between periosteum and cranial bone from vessels rupturing during birth
- no treatment
Epstein pearls
small, white pearls on hard palate and around the gums
Erythema neonate toxicum
Newborn rash. Red and generalized with elevated papules from 24-48 hrs of age
Fontanelle
soft spot on head
Milia
baby acne, white pinpoint papules in t-zone
Mottling
Discoloration of skin that is lace patternerd
OFC or occipital frontal circumference
The greatest circumference of the head above ears
Ortalanis maneuver
Another hip stability test
Abduct and push forward. If it clicks, then that is positive
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
Area of bleeding on the sclera of the eye due to vascular tension at birth
Telangiectatic nevi
Stork bites . Flat macule of capillary dilatation appearing as small clusters
Premature
20-38 weeks
Postmature
After 42 weeks
Small for gestational age
below 10th percentile