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Oligohydramnios
** amniotic fluid less than the normal <5
**associated with renal and orthopedic diseases of the fetus
(potter sequence
posterior urethral valve,DDH)
Polyhydramnios
** increased amniotic fluid than the normal >25
** associated with GI disorders of the fetus
(pyloric stenosis ,
duodenal atresia..)
Premature baby at high risk for many conditions :
<37 weeks
1. ROM –Retinopathy of prematurity as AE of O2 therapy
2. Intraventricular hemorrhage: Screening via Brain US- (not always symptomatic)
-Bradycardia, Low BP, Swollen fontanelle, anemia resistant to blood
products , immature blood vessels
3. Necrotizing enterocolitis
4. IRDS –Infant respiratory distress syndrome( surfactant deficiency) (RF:
premature
low birth weght
diabetic mother )
5. Sepsis
Cyanotic , Tachypnic newborn + response to O2 →
lung disease
Cyanotic , Tachypnic newborn+Not responding to O2 →
→ Heart Disease