Notes in Neonatal Resuscitation

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Published	10/08/2024	Normal labour and birth leads to {{c1::hypoxia::O2 stat?}}.
Published	10/08/2024	Extended hypoxia to the brain leads to {{c1::hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE)}}, with potentially life-long consequences in the form of {{c2:…
Published	10/08/2024	Babies have a large surface area to weight ratio, and get {{c1::cold}} very easily
Published	10/08/2024	Babies are born wet, so they lose {{c1::heat}} rapidly
Published	10/08/2024	Babies that are born through {{c1::meconium}} may have this in their mouth or airway
Published	10/08/2024	After birth there is a significant volume of fetal blood in the placenta. Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord provides time for this blood to en…
Published	10/08/2024	The only negative effect of delayed cord clamping is an increase in {{c1::neonatal jaundice}}, potentially requiring more phototherapy.
Published	10/08/2024	Principles of Neonatal Resuscitation{{c1::Warm}} The BabyCalculate the {{c1::APGAR Score}} at {{c1::1, 5 and 10}} minutes, whilst resuscitation contin…
Published	10/08/2024	Delaying cord clamping leads to improved:Blood:  {{c1::haemoglobin}} Blood: {{c1::iron stores}} Circulation: {{c1::blood pressure}…
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Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Therapeutic hypothermia}} is a {{c2::neuroprotective management for neonates that have sustained an ischemic-hypoxic injury}}. Cooling for {{c1:…
Published	10/08/2024	Asphysxia right after birth:When a foetus/newborn is first deprived of oxygen, an initial period of rapid breathing is followed by {{c1::primary apnoe…
Published	10/08/2024	Differentials for respiratory distress in a term infant: (4) Pulmonary differentials{{c1::TTN Meconium aspirationPneumothoraxPersistent Pulm…
Published	10/08/2024	Differentials for respiratory distress in a term infant: (4) Non-pulmonary differentials{{c1::CHDIntracranial birth trauma/asphyxiaSevere an…
Published	10/08/2024	Transient Tachypnea of the newborn:• Caused by {{c1::delayed reabsorption of amniotic fluid}} in the lungs • More common with birth by {{c1::caesarean…
Published	10/08/2024	Risk factors for pneumonia in term infants:1. {{c1::PPROM/Chorioamnionitis}} 2. {{c1::Maternal pyrexia in labour/History of GBS}} 3. {{c1::Low Birth W…
Published	10/08/2024	Investigations if you are suspecting a pneumothorax in a term infant:{{c1::Transillumination}}{{c1::CXR}}
Published	10/08/2024	PPHN (Persistent Pulmonary HTN of newborn) can cause {{c1::right to left shunting}} of blood in the heart via the PDA causing cyanosis!
Published	10/08/2024	Management of PPHN  of newborn: Aim is to {{c1::maintain systolic BP whilst reducing pulmonary arterial pressure}}{{c1::Mechanical venitlati…
Published	10/08/2024	Delayed cord clamping is between {{c1::30-60}} extra seconds
Published	10/08/2024	Types of respiratory support: Scale wiseOxygen: if baby is breathing but {{c1::low O2 sats}}CPAP: If increased {{c1::WOB, breathes in but not out well…
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