The Normal Newborn Flashcards
1
Q
Average male at term
A
3.55kg
15% fat
2
Q
Daily weight gain?
A
24 grams
3
Q
Definition of term
A
After 37 weeks competed gestation
4
Q
Definition of post term
A
After 41 weeks completed gestation
5
Q
Normal weight of a baby?
A
2.5-4kg
over 4 kg = LGA, under 2.5kg =SGA
6
Q
What hormones produced by the baby enhance adaptation?
A
Cortisol and adrenaline
7
Q
Infant vaccination?
A
Hepatitis B at birth
BCG first month
Routine vaccinations 8 weeks
8
Q
What is erythema toxicum?
A
A rash that occurs in neonates (very common, seen in about 50% of term babies)
