L & D abnormal newborn Flashcards
hemolytic disease caused by Rh- mother and an Rh positive fetus
erythroblastosis fetalis
accumulation of bilirubin in the brain and may cause serious brain damage
kernicterus
if u suspect a baby has jaundice but they have really dark skin and u can’t tell what can u look at
the sclera of the eye
congenical malformation of the nasal passages the back of the nasal cavity or passage is blocked may be caused from a bone malformation
Choanal Atresia
what is the small part of the lungs
bronchio’s
PPE for contact isolation
gown and gloves and if u will be close to the baby’s face put a mask on
what does RSV stand for
respiratory syncytial virus
what is the main cause of Bronchiolitis
RSV
What is the treatment for Bronchiolitis
ribavirin mist-put the baby in a mist tent
this occurs in baby’s primarily under 12 months and more often in winter between 12 midnight and 9am
SIDS
fever, sweating, vomiting, diarrhea are signs of
dehydration
looses less than 3 to 5% body weight
mild dehydration
looses less htan 6 to 9% body weight
moderate dehydration
looses more than 10% body weight
severe dehydration
if u push hypertonic solution into the vein where does the outside water go
in the vein