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Newborn vitals
BP: RR: HR Temp: |
BP: 89-90 over 40-50
RR: 30-60 HR: 100-160 Temp: 36.2 C |
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Newborn Labs:
Hgb: HCT RBCS WBC: |
Hgb: 14-24
HCT 44-64 RBCS 4.8-7.1 WBC: 9000-30000 |
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How many wet diapers should a baby have during it's first 1-3 days?
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1 per number of days old
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How many wet diapers should a baby have after four days old?
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6-10
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How long does it take Erythema toxicum to disappear?
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Appears in 24 h, goes away in a few days. It is a rash probably an inflammatory response
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What are four signs of respiratory distress in a newborn?
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1. nasal flaring
2. retractions-costal 3. grunting with expirations 4. Seesaw respirations (only abdomen moves with inspiration, not chest) |
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Acrocyanosis and true cyanosis, differences
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1. acrocyanosis is normal and occurs within 7-10 days. cyanosis is in hands and feet
2. true cyanosis is a problem and occurs systemically. |
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What levels constitute hypoglycemia in a newborn?
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Blood glucose of less than 35 mg/dl
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What are risk factors for hypoglycemia in the newborn?
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-Birth weight less than 2500 g or greater than 4000 g
-Gestational age less than 37 weeks or greater than 42 weeks, LGA (low birth weight for gestation age), SGA (small for gestational age) infant or maternal diabetes and -5 min APGAR of 5 or less |
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What are signs of hypoglycemia in the newborn?
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-jitteriness
-irregular respiratory effort -cyanosis -apnea -weak high pitched cry -difficulty feeding -eye rolling -seizures usu eliminated by feeding infant |
