Universal Newborn Care Flashcards
At birth
Support transition
Golden hour
Vit K
Initial Newborn Exam
When NIPE 1
Within 72hr
Aim of NIPE 1
Identify and refer congenital abnormalities of eyes, heart, hip, testes
Reduce morbidity and mortality
Why Vitamin K
Low amounts in newborn
Prevent VKDB classic onset
When Oral Vit K given?
Birth, Day 3, Day 28
When NIPE 2
6-8 weeks (GP)
APGAR stands for
Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration
When APGAR
1 min , 5 min,
Neonate pulse
100-160
Neonate temp
36.5-37.5
Neonate resp rate
40-60
Capillary refill
Less than 2 sec
Weighed at?
Birth, day 5, day 10 (birthweight by day 10) expected to drop weight first 3 -4 days
When discharge to HV
Day 10-14
Cord stump care advice
Clean and dry
Drop on own within 2 weeks
Concerns- red, inflamed, bad odour