umbilicus care Flashcards
1
Q
things on exam to look at
A
- discharge
- unusually thick cord,
- or a single umbilical artery (SUΑ).
2
Q
cord separation:
* time
A
- 1 to 3 weeks
3
Q
delayed cord separation: when to think of LAD I ?
A
leukocyte adhesion deficiency I
* cord separation >30d for +/- omphalitis
* leukocytosis (>25k)
issue w/ integrin CD18
4
Q
cord separation
A
keeping the diaper folded below the cord
