Notes in 01 The Newborn Infant

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Published	07/30/2024	During the neonatal period, some neonates may have asphyxia in utero and later develop {{c1::perinatal asphyxia}}
Published	07/30/2024	Only about {{c1::10%::percentage}} of newborns would need resuscitation during passing from the intrauterine to extrauterine
Published	07/30/2024	Normal Time Frame Neonatal Period: {{c1::0-28 days}}
Published	07/30/2024	Normal Time Frame Perinatal Period: {{c1::28th week of gestation to 7th day after birth}}
Published	07/30/2024	Normal Time FramesNeonatal Period: First 28 days after birthVery Early Period: {{c1::Birth to <24 hours}}Early Period: {{c1::Birth to <7 days}}L…
Published	07/30/2024	Most of the transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life occurs in the first {{c1::4-6}} hours following delivery and CVD changes are completed i…
Published	07/30/2024	Physiologic murmurs in neonates are attributed to the open {{c1::ductus arteriosus}}. This closes after {{c2::72}} hours
Published	07/30/2024	Should you remove the vernix caseosa right after birth?{{c1::No. Helps the neonate maintain temperature}}
Published	07/30/2024	Routine newborn care is provided after {{c1::the first successful breastfeeding}}
Published	07/30/2024	Are all preterm infants considered high-risk?{{c1::Yes::Y/N}}
Published	07/30/2024	Neonatal Test TimesAPGAR scores after {{c1::1-5}} minutesComplete PE is done at {{c2::birth, after 24 hours, upon discharge::3}}Newborn screening afte…
Published	07/30/2024	Non-Pharmacologic Essential Care of Healthy Newborn Infants at Birth1. {{c1::Dry baby using a dry linen}} for warmth and to evaluate respiratory effor…
Published	07/30/2024	Neonatal Prophylaxis{{c1::Erythromycin eye ointment drops}} to prevent ophthalmia neonatorumIM {{c1::Vitamin K}} to the thigh to prevent hemorrhagic d…
Published	07/30/2024	How do you clean the umbilical cord stump?{{c1::Just air dry}}
Published	07/30/2024	The {{c1::Hepatitis B vaccine and BCG::2}} vaccines can be given upon birth
Published	07/30/2024	Just things to {{c1::remember}} right after birth
Published	07/30/2024	Newborn Screening is an integral part of routine newborn care as mandated by law through RA {{c1::9288 (Newborn Screening Act of 2004)}}
Published	07/30/2024	How is Newborn Screening performed?A few drops of blood are taken from the baby's {{c1::heel}} and blotted on a special absorbetn filter paper card an…
Published	07/30/2024	Expanded Newborn Screening includes a total of {{c1::28}} conditions
Published	07/30/2024	Philippine Newborn Screening Program originally included the screening of 6 disorders:{{c1::Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) DeficiencyCongeni…
Published	07/30/2024	Expanded Philippine Newborn Screening Program now includes the following disorders:{{c1::Cystic FibrosisBiotinidase Deficiency::2}}Organic Acid Disord…
Published	07/30/2024	Hearing Screening is for the prevention, early diagnosis, and early intervention of hearing loss RA {{c1::9709 (Universal Newborn Hearing Screeni…
Published	07/30/2024	Critical Congenital Heart Screening uses a {{c1::pulse oximeter::instrument}}
Published	07/30/2024	Birth Weight and Gestational Age Threshold:SGA: <{{c1::10}}th percentile for weightAGA: {{c1::10-90}}th percentile for weightLGA: >{{c1::90}}th …
Published	07/30/2024	Criteria for Discharge of the Newborn{{c1::1. Good sucking and swallowing with good latch for continued breastfeeding2. Maintenance of body temperatur…
Published	07/30/2024	Maturity Threshold:Premature Baby: <37 weeksLong Overdue Overbaked Baby: birth after >{{c1::42}} weeks AOGExtreme Prematurity: <{{c1::28}} we…
Published	07/30/2024	Birth Weight Threshold:Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW): <{{c2::1000}} gVery Low Birth Weight (VLBW): <{{c2::1500}} gLow Birth Weight (LBW) or …
Published	07/30/2024	Things to check immediately during twin-pregnancies:PolyhydramniosPreeclampsiaPROMPrematurityAbnormal PresentationRespiratory Distress SyndromePerinat…
Published	07/30/2024	The incidence of twins is highest among {{c1::blacks and east indians::races}}
Published	07/30/2024	Are twin-pregnancies considered high risk?{{c1::Yes::Y/N}}
Published	07/30/2024	Mothers who have rheumatologic diseases may have infants at risk for {{c1::congenital heart block}}
Published	07/30/2024	Mothers who have DM may have infants at risk for being LGA, have {{c1::RDS, hypocalcemia, or early onset jaundice::3 things to watch out for}}
Published	07/30/2024	Categories of High Risk InfantsPreterm InfantInfants with anticipated early deathInfants w/ special healthcare needs to dependence on technologyInfant…
Published	07/30/2024	Infant is prone to being born as "high risk" when they are from mothers who are <{{c1::16}} y/o or >{{c1::40}} y/o
Published	07/30/2024	Mothers who have DM may have infants at risk for being {{c1::large}} for gestational age ({{c1::L}}GA)Mothers who have HPN may have infants at risk fo…
Published	07/30/2024	If the mother has had any of the following in her previous pregnancies, then she is already considered high-risk and there is a need to follow-up:Intr…
Published	07/30/2024	Things to check immediately during the pregnancy of a mother:{{c1::Vaginal BleedingSTIs (TORCHES)PROMPolyhydramniosOligohydramniosand more}}
Published	07/30/2024	Things to check immediately during the labor and delivery of a mother:Vaginal Bleeding (abruptio placenta, placenta previa)Forceps or vaccum-assisted …
Published	07/30/2024	Large progestational babies can have injury their {{c1::clavicle::bone}} or {{c1::spleen or liver::2 organs}}
Published	07/30/2024	[VR]1. Neonatal maturity2a. Sphingomyelin2b. Lecithin2a. {{c1::B}}2b. {{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	Just read {{c1:::)}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::S}}ymmetric SGA is often associated w/ {{c2::early}} onset insults such as congenital infections, chronic maternal illness, congenital anomalies…
Published	07/30/2024	Symmetric SGA - {{c1::weight, length, head circumferences are all <10th percentile}}Asymmetric SGA - {{c1::weight is <10th percentile, the rest …
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