Neonate Flashcards
Full term gestation
38-42 weeks (40 is normal)
Pre-term gestation
Before end of 37 week
Postterm gestation
Anytime after 42 weeks
Normal birth weight
5.5-9.5 pounds
AGA
Appropriate for gestational age (between 10th and 90th percentile)
SGA
Smaller for gestational age (below 10th percentile)
LGA
Large for gestational age (above 90th percentile)
LBW
Low birth weight (less than 2500g or 5 lbs, 8oz)
VLBW
Very low birth weight (less than 1500 g or 3lbs, 5oz)
ELBW
Extra low birth weight (less than 1000g or 2lbs, 3oz)
Typical pattern for baby weight
Lose 5-7% of body weight after birth then will gain 4-8 ounces per week. At 6 months they should be double the birth weight and at one year they should be 2.5 to 3 times birth weight
Normocephaly
13.5 inches
Microcephaly
Below the 10th percentile
Macrocephaly
Above 90th percentile
Failure to thrive
Babies weight falls below the 3rd percentile
Amino acid disorders
Body unable to breakdown proteins and they build up in the body. This can lead to mental retardation and other problems
Fatty acid disorders
Interfere with turning fats into energy. Can cause seizures, poor breathing, problems with blood sugar, heart and muscle function
Organic acid disorders
Interferes with ability to remove certain waste products from the blood
Galactosemia
Can’t break down galactose
Sickle cell disease
Autosomal recessive disorder that causes abnormal RBC’s which can lead to clots. It affects the spleen so most patients are immunocompromised.
Cystic fibrosis
Autosomal recessive disorder where the body produces excessive thick mucous that clogs lungs and creates an environment for infection
Hyperbilirubinemia
Increase in bilirubin because of a high turnover rate of RBCs or immature liver. Can also occur if Rh- mother has Rh+ child
What does APGAR stand for?
Appearance Pulse Grimace Activity Respiration
When is the Apgar taken?
1 minute and 5 minutes after birth (7-10 is a good score)