the healthy term infant Flashcards
1
Q
how does a preterm present?
A
- pre term baby is skinnier, ribs can show due to lack of fat deposition
- usually less muscle so arm just lays flat on bed
- preterm baby is pinker as skin is thinner
2
Q
what helps neonate release O2 in labour?
A
foetal Hb
3
Q
what is the objective measure of perinatal adaptation?
A
-apgar score
4
Q
what are each element of Apgar score scored out of?
A
1-absent
2-there but not great
3-fine
5
Q
what are the components of the Apgar score?
A
- heart rate
- RR
- responsiveness
- tone
- colour
6
Q
what is a normal Apgar score?
A
=/>8
7
Q
what would 0 on Apgar score suggest?
A
stillborn (can still resus from this)
8
Q
what do we give normal healthy babies when born and why?
A
vitamin k to avoid haemorrhage disease of the newborn
9
Q
how is vitamin K administered?
A
- usually IM
- can be given orally
