This class was created by Brainscape user Boikhutso Sekgobela. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

Decks in this class (34)

Newborn Examination
Normal axillary temperature,
Normal abdominal wall temperature,
Normal heart rate
17  cards
The infant at birth
What are the immediate routine pr...,
Why is it important to dry the in...,
When should breathing be assessed...
58  cards
Resuscitation after birth
What is the effects of breathing ...,
What are some possible causes of ...,
Why is resuscitation sometimes ne...
128  cards
Examination of the Newborn
History maternal background,
History pregnancy,
History labour and delivery
194  cards
examination of the Placenta
Why is it important to weigh and ...,
In what order should the placenta...,
What should be noted about the we...
21  cards
Multiple Births
What is the rate of twin births c...,
What are the two types of twin bi...,
How does the rate of non identica...
25  cards
The health newborn infant
What is the typical weight loss r...,
When is birth weight typically re...,
How does weight gain typically pr...
105  cards
Fetal growth and size at birth
4000g,
2500g 4000g,
1500g 24999g
28  cards
Assessment of Gestational Age
How is gestational age convention...,
What is the typical difference be...,
What is considered preterm birth
18  cards
Breastfeeding
What are some short term benefits...,
What long term benefits does brea...,
How does breastfeeding benefit mo...
84  cards
Replacement Feeding
What is the recommended first cho...,
When might replacement feeding fo...,
What is the importance of educati...
59  cards
Kangaroo mother care (KMC)
What is kangaroo mother care kmc,
What is the primary purpose of kmc,
What are some documented advantag...
35  cards
Maternal Substance Abuse
What potential impact can materna...,
Which substances are often cited ...,
What is fetal alcohol syndrome fa...
27  cards
Temperature control
Why are newborn infants at a high...,
How is infant temperature routine...,
Why are oral or rectal temperatur...
53  cards
Hpoglycemia
Describe the normal transitional ...,
Why is it important to differenti...,
What characterizes hypoglycemia i...
33  cards
Infant of a diabetic mother (IDM)
What are the risks associated wit...,
When can maternal hyperglycemia c...,
How does the risk of congenital a...
28  cards
Specific causes of Jaundice
Specific causes of jaundice,
What is antibody mediated haemoly...,
What are the most common causes o...
55  cards
Congenital Hypothyroidism
What is the most common cause of ...,
How does iodine deficiency contri...,
What are the potential consequenc...
20  cards
Respiratory distress
Which two or more cardinal signs ...,
Predisposing factors of respirato...,
Respiratory causes of respiratory...
113  cards
Complications of prematurity
How are preterm infants defined,
How does the rate of morbidity an...,
How does the level of prematurity...
42  cards
Apnoea
What is apnea in preterm infants,
Why is apnea more common in prete...,
What are the different types of a...
17  cards
Heart conditions
What should routine examination o...,
Why is it important to assess pul...,
What specific aspects of the hear...
151  cards
Neonatal Seizures
How is a seizure defined,
What clinical manifestations are ...,
Why are clinical manifestations o...
23  cards
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
What is hypoxic ischaemic encepha...,
How is neonatal encephalopathy ne...,
What are some common manifestatio...
78  cards
Intraventricular Haemorrhage and Periventricular Leucomalacia
What is the significance of ivh i...,
What is the location of the primi...,
Why is the germinal matrix vulner...
26  cards
Blood disorders
How does the haemostatic mechanis...,
Causes of bleeding,
Deficiency of clotting factors co...
80  cards
Infection
Why are newborn infants more vuln...,
How can newborn infants acquire i...,
Why are preterm infants more pron...
82  cards
Prevention of mother- to -child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV
What are the transmission risks o...,
When does the transmission risk o...,
What is the primary determinant o...
44  cards
Necrotising enterocolitis
What is necrotising enterocolitis...,
What is the incidence of nec in l...,
What is the overall mortality rat...
29  cards
Hypocalcaemia
When does the majority of fetal c...,
What happens to calcium levels wi...,
How long does it take for calcium...
47  cards
Birth Injury
How is birth injury defined,
When can birth injuries occur,
What factors increase the risk of...
38  cards
Congenital disorders
What percentage of live births in...,
How many physical disorders shoul...,
What percentage of deaths in chil...
26  cards
Trisomy 21
What is down syndrome also known as,
What is the incidence of down syn...,
How does the risk of down syndrom...
18  cards
Procedures
What is the recommended approach ...,
Why is correct immobilization and...,
What is unique about procedures r...
15  cards

More about
Neonate

  • Class purpose General learning

Learn faster with Brainscape on your web, iPhone, or Android device. Study Boikhutso Sekgobela's Neonate flashcards now!

How studying works.

Brainscape's adaptive web mobile flashcards system will drill you on your weaknesses, using a pattern guaranteed to help you learn more in less time.

Add your own flashcards.

Either request "Edit" access from the author, or make a copy of the class to edit as your own. And you can always create a totally new class of your own too!

What's Brainscape anyway?

Brainscape is a digital flashcards platform where you can find, create, share, and study any subject on the planet.

We use an adaptive study algorithm that is proven to help you learn faster and remember longer....

Looking for something else?

Neonatal Pathophysiology
  • 17 decks
  • 1734 flashcards
  • 138 learners
Decks: Fetal Circulation, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Glucose Metabolism, And more!
Make Flashcards