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19 Cards in this Set
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Apnea |
Irregular or absent respiratory effort |
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Tachypnea |
Rapid breathing |
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Brachycardia |
Slow heart rate |
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Tachycardia |
Rapid heart rate |
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Clinical findings of abnormal transition |
Apnea, tachycardia, tachypnea, bradycardia, decreased muscle tone, low oxygen saturation, low blood pressure |
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Before birth the alveoli in fetal lungs |
Are collapsed Filled with fluid |
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Before birth oxygen is supplied by the |
Placenta |
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After birth air in alveoli cause vessels in babys lungs to |
Relax |
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PPV |
Positive pulmonary ventilation |
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CPAP |
Continuous positive airway pressure |
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4 questions to ask provider before every birth |
1. What is expected gestational age 2. Is amniotic fluid clear 3. How many babies are expected 4. Are there any additional risk factors |
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Every birth should be attended by at least ______ qualified professional |
One |
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If birth has a risk factor how many qualified professionals needs to be in attendance ? |
2 to solely manage the baby |
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Asystole |
Absent heart rate |
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3 rapid evaluation questions to determine if baby needs to he brought to radiate warmer |
Gestational age, muscle tone, breathing or crying |
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5 initial steps of newborn care |
Warm, position head and neck to open airway, wipe away secretions if needed, dry and stimulate. |
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Cyanosis |
Skin or mucous membranes with a blue hue caused by pooly oxygenated blood |
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Acrocyanosis |
Cyanosis limited to the hands and feet ( does not indicate poor oxygenation) |
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Central cyanosis |
Low oxygen saturation causing causing babys lips, tongue and torso to appear blue |
