the normal newborn Flashcards
what is the neonatal period ?
the first 28 days of life
how is the stillbirth rate calculated ?
number of babies born dead after 24 weeks gestation ber 1000 total births
how is the perinatal mortality rate calculated ?
stillbirths plus early neonatal death ( within 6 days )
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1000 live births
how is the neonatal mortality rate calculated ?
deaths in the first 4 weeks
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1000 live births
what is the normal or expected weight range of a newborn ?
2.5 - 3.99 kg
what is the expected length of a normal baby ?
50 cm
what is the normal head circumference of a baby ?
35 cm
what is vernix ?
white waxy substance which is a. normal finding in newborns
what is milia ?
white bumps on the face of the baby which are a normal finding
what are epstein pearls ?
small white bumps on the gums of the baby which are normal findings
what are mongolian spots ?
birth marks found over the lumbosacral area and are more common in african and asian newborns
what is erythema toxicum ?
red rash mainly present on the face of the new born which are a normal finding
what are stork bites ?
red patches present on the back of the neck of a baby and are a normal finding
how do you care for a newborn ?
identification band Vitamin K lay on mother's chest first hour do not give glucose or bottle erythromycin on eyes for the first 72 hours care for umbilical stump no bathing until it falls off
which vaccine is taken on the first day of a newborns life ?
hepatitis B
how often should a baby stool and urinate ?
stool daily
pass urine by 6-8 hours and fill 6-8 diapers a day
what are the types of neonatal screening ?
blood spot screening
hearing screening
pulse oximetry screening
what is blood spot screening used to test for in Egypt ?
hypothyroidism
phenylketonuria
what diseases are included in the UK national screening programme ?
phenylketonuria congenital hypothyroidism MCADD SCD CF
what is the treatment for PKU ?
low protein diet
what is the triad for MCADD ?
medium chain acyl coA dehydrogenase def : drowsiness hypokinetic hypoglycemia liver dysfunction must rely on glucose for their energy
what is pulse oximetry used for detecting ?
detect duct dependant congenital heart disease
