Neonatology Flashcards

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What do TY2 alveolar cells produce surfactant?

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24-34 weeks gestation

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Purpose of surfactant

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Redcued surface tension in alveoli and prevents them from collapsing
Maximises surface area
Increased lung compliance
Promotes equal expansion of all alveoli

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Foramen ovale-> fossa oval is

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First breath
Alveoli expands
Decreased pulmonary vascular resistance 
Fall in right atrial pressure 
L>R
Squashes atrial septum 
Functional closure 
Fossa ovalis
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Ductus arteriosus-> ligamentum arteriosum

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Increased blood oxygenation with first breath
Drop in circulating prostaglandins
Closure of ductus arteriosus
Ligamentum arteriosum

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Ductus venosum-> ligamentum venosum

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Umbilical cord is clamped

Reduced blood flow in umbilical veins

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Hypoxia in neonate

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Normal in labour and birth
Placenta can’t carry out normal gas exchange during contractions
Extended hypoxia: anaerobic respiration and drop in fetal heart rate
Reduced consciousness and drop in respiratory effort
Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy
Cerebral palsy

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Issues in neonatal resuscitation

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Hypoxia
Large surface area to weight ratio, get cold very easily
Born wet, so lose heat rapidly
May have meconium in mouth or airway

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Principles of neonatal resuscitation

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Warm baby
Calculate APGAR score
Stimulate breathing, neutral position, towel dry, check for meconium
Inflation breaths: 2 cycles of 5, give oxygen if pre-term
Chest compressions: 3:1 with ventilation, if <60bpm

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APGAR score

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Appearance (skin colour)
Pulse
Grimace (response to stimulation)
Activity (muscle tone)
Respiration
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Delayed umbilical cord clamping

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Placental transfusion: Fetal blood in placenta enters circulation of baby
Improved Hb, iron stores, blood pressure
Reduction in intraventricular haemorrhage and necrotising enterocolitis
Increase in neonatal jaundice, requiring more phototherapy

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Care immediately after birth

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Skin to skin 
Clamp the umbilical cord
Dry the baby 
Keep warm 
VitaminK
Label the baby 
Measure the weight and length
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Vitamin K after birth

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Babies born with deficiency
IM injection
Stimulate cry- expand lungs
Helps prevent bleeding: intracranial, umbilical stump, GI bleeding
Oral takes longer to act, doses at birth, 7 days, 6 weeks

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Skin to skin contact after birth

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Helps warm baby
Improves interaction
Calms baby
Improves breast feeding

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Care after delivery room

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Initiate breast feeding or bottle feeding as soon as baby is alert enough
Newborn examination within 72 hours
Blood spot test
Newborn hearing test

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Blood spot screening

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Day 5
Sickle cell disease
Cystic fibrosis 
Congenital hypothyroidism 
Phenylketonuria 
Medium-chain acyl-COA deydrogenase deficiency 
Maple syrup urine disease 
Isovaleric acidaemia
Glutaric aciduria TY1
Homocystin
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Newborn examination

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Performed within 72hours after birth 
Repeated after 6-8weeks
Ask if baby has passed meconium?
Is the baby feeding ok?
FH of congenital problems
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Oxygen saturations pre-ductal or post-ductal

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Before and after ductus arteriosus
No more than 2% difference
Pre-ductal: right hand
Post-ductal: either foot

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When does the ductus arteriosus close?

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1-3 days

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General appearance newborn examination

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Colour (pink is good)
Tone
Cry

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Head examination neonates

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General appearance: size, shape, dysmorphology, caput succedaneum, cephalohaematoma, facial injury
Occipital frontal circumference
Fontanelles
Sutures
Ears
Eyes: squint, epicanthic folds, purulent discharge
Red reflex: congenital cataracts and retinoblastoma
Mouth: cleft lip or tongue tie
Suck reflex

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Shoulder and arm examination neonates

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Shoulder symmetry: clavicle fracture
Arm movements: Erb’s palsy
Brachial pulses
Radial pulses
Palmar creases: Down’s
Digits: clinodactyly 
Sats probe: preductal reading on right wrist
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Chest newborn examination

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Oxygen sats in right wrist and foot
Observe breathing: resp distress, symmetry, stridor
Heart sounds: murmurs, heart sounds, HR, identify which side heart is on
Breath sounds: symmetry, good air entry, added sounds

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Abdomen examination newborn

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Observe shape: diaphragmatic hernia
Umbilical stump: discharge, infection, periumbilical hernia
Palpate for organometallic, hernias or masses

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Genitals examination in newborn

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Observe for sex, ambiguity, obvious abnormalities
Palpate testes and scrotum: check both are present and descended, check for hernias or hydrocele
Inspect the penis for hypospadias, epispadias, urination
Inspect anus for patency
Ask about meconium and if baby has opened the bowel

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Legs examination newborn
Observe the legs and hips for equal movements, skin creases, tone and talipes Barlow and Ortolani movements; check for clunking, clicking and dislocation of the hips Count the toes
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Back examination newborn
Inspect and palpate spin Curvature, spina bifida, pilonidal sinus Sacral dimples/pits for tethered spine
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Reflexes in newborn
``` Moro reflex Suckling reflex Rooting reflex: tickling cheek Grasp reflex Stepping reflex ```
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Skin findings in neonatal examination
``` Haemangiomas Port wine stains Mongolian blue spot Cradle cap Desquamation Erythema toxicum Milia Acne Naevus simplex Moles Transient pustular Melanosis ```
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Talipes
Clubfoot Ankles in supinated position, rolled inwards Positional vs structural
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Positional talipes
Muscles slightly tight around ankle Bones unaffected Physiotherapy referral
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Structural talipes
Involves bones of foot and ankle | Requires referral to orthopaedic surgeon
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Undescended testes
Require monitoring and referral to a urologist
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Haemangiomas
If near eyes, mouth, or affecting airway Propanolol If not, monitor
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Port wine stains
Capillary abnormalities Pink patches of skin on face Dont fade, turn a darker red or purple Can be relate to Sturge-Weber syndrome: visual impairment, learning difficulties, headaches, glaucoma, epilepsy
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Sturge-Weber syndrome
``` Port wine stains Visual impairment Learning difficulties Headaches Epilepsy Glaucoma ```
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Clunky or asymmetrical hips
Require referral for hip US | To rule out DDH
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Cephalohaematomas
Require monitoring for jaundice and anaemia
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Soft systolic murmur
If grade 2 or less Health neonate Resolve after 24-48, patent foramen ovale closes shortly after birth
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Caput succedaneum
Oedema on scalp, outside periosteum, so can cross sutures lines Cause: pressure on scalp during delivery Self resolves in a few days
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Cephalohaematoma
``` Collection of blood between skull and periosteum Traumatic subperiosteal haematoma Doesn’t cross suture lines Self-resolves in a few months Risk of anaemia and jaundice ```
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Facial paralysis
Forceps delivery Function resolves within a few months Neurosurgical input may be required when function doesn’t return
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Erb’s palsy
``` Injury to C5/6 Shoulder dystocia, traumatic or in instrumental delivery and large birth weight Internally rotated shoulder Extended elbow Flexed wrist facing backwards (pronated) Lack of movement in affected arm Function returns within a few months ```
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Fractured clavicle
Shoulder dystocia, traumatic or instrumental delivery and large birth weight Noticeable lack of movements or asymmetry of movement in the affected arm Asymmetry of the shoulders, with the affected shoulder lower than the normal shoulder Pain and distress on movement of the arm USS/XRAY Conservative mx Potential brachial plexus injury
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Common organisms in neonatal sepsis
``` Group B streptococcus (vagina) E.coli Listeria Klebsiella Staph. Aureus ```
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Risk factors
``` Vaginal GBS colonisation GBS sepsis in a previous baby Maternal sepsis, chorioamnionitis or fever >38 Prematurity, <37weeks Early rupture of membrane Prolonged rupture of membranes ```
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Clinical features of neonatal sepsis
``` Fever Reduced tone and activity Poor feeding Respiratory distress or apnoea Vomiting Tachycardia or bradycardia Hypoxia Jaundice within 24hours Seizures Hypoglycaemia ```
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Red flags for neonatal sepsis
Confirmed or suspected sepsis in mother Signs of shock Seizures Term baby needing mechanical ventilation Respiratory distress starting >4 hours after birth Presumed sepsis in another baby in a multiple pregnancy
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Treatment of presumed sepsis
If >1 risk factor or clinical features, monitor observations and clinical condition for at least 12hours If >2 risk factors or clinical features of neonatal sepsis, start ax If single red flag give ax within 1 hr, after blood cultures FBC, CRP Lumbar puncture if features of meningitis
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Ax for neonatal sepsis
Benzylpenicillin and gentamicin | If lower risk can give cefotaxime
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Ongoing mx of neonatal sepsis
Check CRP at 24 hours , <10 Blood culture at 36hours, negative Stop ax If >10 lumbar puncture needed Check CRP after 5 days if still on treatment, if lumbar puncture, blood culture and CRP negative and clinically well, stop ax
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What is prematurity
32-37 weeks gestation: moderate to late preterm 28-32: very preterm <28 extreme preterm
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Associations with prematurity
``` Social deprivations Smoking Alcohol Drugs Overweight or underweight mother Maternal co-morbidities Twins Personal or FH of prematurity ```
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Management of prematurity before birth | Women with a history of pre-term birth or US demonstrating a cervical length of 25mm or less before 24 weeks gestation
Prophylactic vaginal progesterone Prophylactic cervical cerclage: suture to close cervix Tocolysis with nifedipine Maternal corticosteroids: befor 35weeks, reduce neonatal mortality IV Mgsulphate: protect baby’s brain, given before 34weeks Delayed cord clamping or cord milking: increased circulating volume and Hb
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Issues in early life of premature babies
``` RDS Hypothermia Hypoglycaemia Poor feeding Apnoea and bradycardia Neonatal jaundice Intraventricular haemorrhage Retinopathy of prematurity Necrotising enterocolitis Immature immune system and infection ```
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When to suspect hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy
Events that could lead to hypoxia during the perinatal or intrapartum period Acidosis on umbilical artey blood gas Poor APGAR score Evidence of multi organ failure
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Causes of hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy
``` Anything that leads to brain asphyxia Maternal shock Intrapartum haemorrhage Prolapsed cord Nuchal cord ```
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What is the staging for HIE?
Sarnat staging
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Mild HIE
Poor feeding, generally irritability and hyper-alert Resolves within24hrs Normal prognosis
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Moderate HIE
Poor feeding, lethargic, hypotonic and seizures Can take weeks to resolve Up to 40% develop cerebral palsy
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Severe HIE
Reduced consciousness, apnoea, flaccid and reduced/absent reflexes 50% mortality 90% develop cerebral palsy
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Therapeutic hypothermia
HIE mx Neonatal ICU: cooling blanket and cooling hat 33-34 target, use rectal probe for 72hours Baby is gradually warmed to normal temperature after 6 hours
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Intention of therapeutic hypothermia
Inflammation and neurone loss Acute hypoxic injury Reduces risk of cerebral palsy, developmental delay, learning disability, blindness and death
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Physiological neonatal jaundice
Fetal RBC break down more rapidly Bilirubin excreted via placenta, at birth rise in bilirubin Mild yellowing of skin and sclera at 2-7days of age Usually resolves completely by 10 days
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Causes of increased production of bilirubin
``` HDN ABO incompatibility Haemorrhage Intraventricular haemorrhage Cephalohaematoma Polycythemia Sepsis and DIC G6PD deficiency ```
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Depressed clearance of bilirubin
``` Prematurity Breast milk jaundice Neonatal cholestasis Extrahepatic biliary atresia Endocrine disorders (hypothyroid and hypopituitary) Gilbert syndrome ```
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Jaundice within 24 hours of birth
Treatment for sepsis | Pathological
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Jaundice in premature neonates
Immature liver | Increases complications, kernicterus (brain damage)
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Breast milk jaundice
Components of breast milk inhibit ability of liver to process bilirubin Inadequate breastfeeding: slow passage of stool (dehydration), increased absorption of bilirubin in intestines Encourage breastfeeding though
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HDN
Cause of haemolysis and jaundice in neonate Rh-ve mother makes antibodies against Rh+ve baby Haemolysis Anaemia High bilirubin
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Prolonged jaundice
>14 days in full term babies >21 days in premature babies Check for biliary atresia, hypothyroidism, G6PD deficiency
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Investigations for neonatal jaundice
FBC and blood film; polycythemia or anaemia Conjugated bilirubin: biliary atresia Blood type testing Direct Coombs test for haemolysis Thyroid function tests Blood and urine cultures if infection is suspected G6PD deficiency
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Phototherapy for neonatal jaundice
Converts unconjugated bilirubin into isomers that can be excreted into bile and urine without require it conjugation in the liver Eye-patches to protect eyes Light-box shines UV light on baby’s skin Double phototherapy involves two light boxes Bilirubin is closely monitored during treatment Rebound bilirubin measured 12-18hours after stopping
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Kernicterus
Bilirubin crosses blood brain barrier Direct damage to CNS Cerebral palsy, learning disability, deafness
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Apnoea in neonates
Breathing stops for >20 seconds Oxygen desaturation or bradycardia Accompanied by a period of bradycardia Very common in premature neonates, <28 weeks gestation
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Causes of apnoea of prematurity
``` Immaturity of ANS that controls respiration and HR Infection Anaemia Airway obstruction CNS pathology, seizures or headaches GORD Neonatal abstinence syndrome ```
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Management of apnoea of prematurity
Apnoea monitors Tactile stimulation IV caffeine Episodes will settle as baby grows and develops
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Retinopathy of prematurity
Mostly affects babies born before 32weeks gestation Abnormal development of retinal blood vessels Scarring, retinal detachment, blindness Treatment can prevent blindness
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Pathophysiology of retinopathy of prematurity
Retinal blood vessel development: 16weeks-40weeks Stimulated by hypoxia In pre-term, less hypoxia exposure so stimulation removed Hypoxic environment returns: excessive blood vessels (neovascularisation) and scar tissue Abnormal blood vessels regress Scar tissue causes retinal detachment
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Assessment of retinopathy of prematurity
Stage 1: slightly abnormal vessel growth Stage 5: complete retinal detachment Plus disease: additional findings, tortuous vessels, hazy vitreous humour
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Retina divided into three zones
Zone 1: optic nerve and macula Zone 2: edge of zone 1 to ora serrata (pigmented border between retina and ciliary body) Zone 3: outside ora serrata
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Screening for retinopathy of prematurity
Babies born before 32 weeks or <1.5kg At 30-31 weeks gestational age in babies born before 27weeks 4-5 weeks of age in babies born after 27weeks Screening every 2 weeks until vessels reach zone 3
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Treatment of retinopathy of prematurity
First line: transpupillary laser photo coagulation and reverse neovascularisation Cryotherapy Injections of intravitreal VEGF inhibitors Surgery if retinal detachment occurs
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Respiratory distress syndrome
Affects premature neonates Those born before lungs start producing adequate surfactant Occurs below 32weeks CXR shows ground glass appearance
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Pathophysiology of respiratory distress syndrome
``` Less surfactant High surface tension in alveoli Atelectasis Cant expand Inadequate gas exchange Hypoxia, hypercapnia, respiratory distress ```
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Management of respiratory distress syndrome
Antenatal steroids (i.e. dexamethasone) Increase surfactant production Reduce incidence and severity
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Management of respiratory distress syndrome in premature neonates
Intubation and ventilation to assist breathing Endotracheal surfactant CPAP Supplementary oxygen 91-95%
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Short term complications of RDS
``` Pneumothorax Infection Apnoea Intraventricular haemorrhage Pulmonary haemorrhage Necrotising enterocolitis ```
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Long-term complications of RDS
Chronic lung disease of prematurity Retinopathy of prematurity Neurological, hearing and visual impairment
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Risk factors for necrotising enterocolitis
``` Very low birth weight or very premature Formula feeds Respiratory distress and assisted ventilation Sepsis PDA or congenital heart defects ```
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Presentation of necrotising enterocolitis
``` Intolerance to feeds Vomiting, green bile Generally unwell Distended, tender abdomen Absent bowel sounds Blood in stools If perforated: signs of shock ```
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Investigations for necrotising enterocolitis
Bloods: FBC, CRP, capillary blood gas, blood culture AXR: supine position, lateral, ap, lateral decubitus
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AXR of necrotising enterocolitis
``` Dilated loops of bowel Bowel wall oedema (thickened bowel walls) Pneumatosis intestinalis Pneumoperitoneum: indicates perforation Gas in portal veins ```
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Management of necrotising enterocolitis
``` Nil by mouth IV fluids TPN NG tube Surgical team Surgery to remove dead bowel tissue Temporary stoma if significant bowel is removed ```
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Complications of necrotising enterocolitis
``` Perforation and peritonitis Sepsis Death Strictures Abscess formation Recurrence Long-term stoma Short bowel syndrome after surgery ```
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Substances that can cause neonatal abstinence syndrome
``` Opiates Methadone Benzodiazepines Cocaine Amphetamines Nicotine or cannabis Alcohol SSRI antidepressants ```
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When do withdrawal symptoms occur?
24hrs-21days: Methadone Benzodiazepines ``` 3-72hours after birth: Opiates Diazepam SSRI Alcohol ```
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CNS signs and symptoms of neonatal abstinence syndrome
``` Irritability Increased tone High-pitched cry Not settling Tremors Seizures ```
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Vasomotor and resp signs and symptoms of neonatal abstinence syndrome
Yawning Sweating Unstable temperature and pyrexia Tachypnoea (fast breathing)
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Metabolic and GI signs and symptoms of neonatal abstinence syndrome
Poor feeding Regurgitation or vomiting Hypoglycaemia Loose stools with a sore nappy area
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Management of neonatal abstinence syndrome
Monitoring on NAS chart for at least 3 days Urine sample from neonate Oral morphine sulphate for opiate withdrawal Oral phenobarbitone for non-opiate withdrawal
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Management of neonatal abstinence syndrome
Test for Hep B/C and HIV Safeguarding and social service involvement Safety-net advice for readmission if withdrawal signs and symptoms occur Follow-up from paediatrics, social services, health visitors and the GP Support for the mother to stop using substances Check suitability for breastfeeding
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Effects of alcohol in early pregnancy
``` <3 months of pregnancy Miscarriage Small for dates Pre-term delivery Fetal alcohol syndrome ```
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Fetal alcohol syndrome characteristics
``` Microcephaly Thin upper lip Smooth flat philthrum Short palpable fissure Learning disability Behavioural difficulties Hearing and vision problems Cerebral palsy ```
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Congenital rubella syndrome
Mother becomes infected during pregnancy MMR vaccine for women thinking about pregnancy Pregnancy women shouldn’t be given vaccine
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Features of congenital rubella syndrome
Congenital cataracts Congenital heart disease (PDA and pulmonary stenosis) Learning disability Hearing loss
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Chickenpox in pregnancy
Fetal varicella syndrome Severe neonatal varicella infecton if mum infected around delivery Varicella pneumonitis, hepatitis, encephalitis Give vaccine before or after pregnancy
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Exposure to chickenpox in pregnancy
Safe if previously had chickenpox Test VZV IgG levels, if positive they’re safe If not immune, give IV varicella Ig as prophylaxis, treat within 10 days of exposure When rash starts to develop, treat with oral aciclovir if present within 24hrs and are <20 weeks gestation
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Features of congenital varicella syndrome
Infection within 28 weeks of gestation Fetal growth restriction Microcephaly, hydrocephalus and learning disability Scars and significant skin changes following dermatomes Limb Hypoplasia Cataracts and eye inflammation (chorioretinitis)
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Features of congenital CMV
``` Fetal growth restriction Microcephaly Hearing loss Vision loss Learning disability Seizures ```
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Congenital toxoplasmosis
Intracranial calcification Hydrocephalus Chorioretinitis
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Congenital Anika syndrome features
Microcephaly Fetal growth restriction Other intracranial abnormalities: ventriculomegaly, cerebellar atrophy Pregnant women in contact should be tested with viral PCR and antibodies to Zika virus
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Risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome
Prematurity Low birth weight Smoking during pregnancy Male baby (only slight increased risk)
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Minimising the risk of sudden infant death syndrome
Put baby on back Keep head uncovered Place their feet at foot of bed to prevent sliding Godwin Keep cot clear Maintain comfortable room temperature Avoid smoking and handling baby after smoking Avoid co-sleeping, particularly on sofa or chair Lullaby trust Care of next infant team
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Definition of neonate
<4 weeks
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Very low birth weight: | Extremely low birth weight:
Very low birth weight: <2.5kg | Extremely low birth weight: <50kg
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Incomplete formation of diaphgram Abdominal viscera herniate Stops lungs from inflating: pulmonary Hypoplasia and HTN Respiratory distress after birth Use anaesthetic drugs to stop breathing Secure airway
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Management of pre-term baby
Ventilation NG tube: unable to coordinate suck and swallow due to immature brain TPN, central line (umbilical) Incubator: heats and humidifies air Convection, lying in-utero position to protect joints
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Risk factors for hip problems
Breech baby Connective tissue disorder Talipes/ club foot
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Hearing screen
Otoacoustic emissions | Automated auditory brainstem response
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Capillary haemangioma
Strawberry naevus Grows then involuntes Can be treated with propanolol
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Toxic erythema of the newborn
Rash Begins on face and spreads to affect trunk and limbs Palms and soles usually not affected Waxes and wanes over several days
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Positional talipes
No medical intervention needed | Foot rests down and inwards
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Minor breastfeeding problems
Frequent feeding Nipple pain: poor latch Blocked duct (milk bleb): nipple pain when breastfeeding Nipple candidiasis
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Management of blocked duct breastfeeding
Continue breastfeeding Positioning advice Breast massage
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Treatment for nipple candidiasis
Miconazole cream for mum | Nystatin suspension for baby
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When to treat mastitis
Systematically unwell Nipple fissure present Symptoms don’t improve after 12-24hrs of effective milk removal Culture indicates infection
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Management of mastitis
Flucloxacillin 10-14days Continue breastfeeding or expressing If it develops into breast abscess: incision and drainage
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Features of breast engorgement
Occurs in first few days after infant is born Almost always affects both breasts Pain/discomfort typically worse just before feed Poor milk flow Infant may find it difficult to attach and suckle Fever settles within 24hrs Red breast
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Management of breast engorgement
Hand expression of milk
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Complications of breast engorgement
Blocked milk ducts Mastitis Difficulties with breastfeeding and milk supply
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Features of Raynaud’s disease of the nipple
Pain is intermittent and present during and immediately after feeding Blanching of nipple may be followed by cyanosis and/or erythema Nipple pain resolves when nipples return to normal colour
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Management of Raynaud’s disease of nipple
Minimising exposure to cold Heat packs following breastfeed Avoid caffeine Stop smoking Oral nifedipine
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Drug contraindications to breastfeeding
``` Antibiotics: ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, sulphonamides Psychiatric drugs: lithium, benzodiazepines Aspirin Carbimazole Methotrexate Sulphonylureas Cytotoxic drugs Amiodarone ```
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Contraindications of breastfeeding
Galactosaemia Drugs Viral infections
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TORCH infections
``` Toxoplasma Gondii Other: VZV, Parvovirus b19, listeriosis Rubella CMV Herpes/ HIV Syphilis ```
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Oesophageal atresia
Associated with tracheo-oesophageal fistula and poly hydraminos May6 present with choking and chaotic spells following aspiration VACTERL associations