Paediatrics Marrow Pg 21-30 (Neonatology)
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What is the primary reason for increased bilirubin levels in breastfeeding jaundice?

  • Increased liver function
  • Decreased enterohepatic circulation of bilirubin (correct)
  • Increased breast milk intake
  • Increased conjugation of bilirubin
  • Breastmilk jaundice typically lasts less than 3 weeks.

    False (B)

    What management strategy is recommended for breastfeeding jaundice?

    Continue breastfeeding

    Phototherapy for jaundice requires protection of the ______ and gonads.

    <p>eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following features or terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Excessive weight loss = More than 10% of body weight Phototherapy = Uses blue-green LED light 460-490 nm Breastmilk jaundice = Lasting more than 3 weeks Beta-glucuronidase = Decreases conjugation of bilirubin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reflex is typically developed by 37 weeks of gestation?

    <p>Moro reflex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rooting reflex is less prominent after the first month of life.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the rooting reflex in newborns?

    <p>To help the baby find and latch to the nipple during breastfeeding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ reflex involves involuntary grasping of objects and lasts for about 2-3 months after birth.

    <p>Palmar grasp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following neonatal reflexes with their duration after birth:

    <p>Palmar grasp = 2-3 months Rooting reflex = Less prominent after 1 month Moro reflex = 5-6 months Asymmetric tonic neck reflex = 6-7 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by GIR requirements exceeding 12 mg/kg/min or hypoglycemia persisting for more than 7 days after treatment begins?

    <p>Resistant Hypoglycemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Asymmetric septal hypertrophy in an infant resolves after birth when insulin levels decrease.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one major cause of resistant hypoglycemia.

    <p>Hypopituitarism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maternal hyperglycemia leads to increased _____ in the fetus, resulting in anabolism and greater growth.

    <p>insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following conditions with their associated effects:

    <p>Lazy left colon syndrome = Delayed passage of meconium Inactivation of surfactant = Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) Asymmetric septal hypertrophy = Resolves after birth Hyperviscocity = Thromboembolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which congenital heart defect is the most common in neonates?

    <p>Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hypoglycemia is the most common cause of seizures in neonates.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name a metabolic abnormality associated with congenital malformations in neonates.

    <p>Hypocalcemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mothers with uncontrolled diabetes can lead to __________ congenital anomalies in neonates.

    <p>congenital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following congenital defects with their corresponding categories:

    <p>Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) = Cardiac Defect Neural tube defects (NTD) = Central Nervous System Defect Caudal regression syndrome = Central Nervous System Defect Transposition of great arteries = Cardiac Defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum irradiance level required for effective phototherapy in neonatal jaundice?

    <p>30 microwatt/cm²/nm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Photoisomerisation involves the transformation of bilirubin to lumirubin due to light exposure.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is indicated for double volume exchange transfusion (DVET)?

    <p>Very high bilirubin level or Rh isoimmunization with cord blood bilirubin &gt;5 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The minimum distance from the light source during phototherapy is ______ cm.

    <p>30-45</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following treatments or terms in relation to neonatal jaundice:

    <p>Structural isomerism = Bilirubin → Lumirubin → Excreted Photooxidation = Transformation involving light exposure Conjugated bilirubin = Brown pigment formation → Bronze baby syndrome Termination of phototherapy = At least a consequent value within normal curves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern associated with neonatal hypoglycemia?

    <p>Low blood glucose levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Neonatal hypoglycemia can lead to serious neurological issues if not treated promptly.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common method to assess blood glucose levels in newborns?

    <p>Heel prick test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A newborn with low blood glucose is often treated with ______ to raise blood sugar levels.

    <p>glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Hypoglycemia = Condition of low blood sugar Bilirubin = A substance that can cause jaundice Glycogen = Stored form of glucose in the body Neonate = A newborn, especially within the first month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification indicates severe hypothermia?

    <p>Below 30°C (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kangaroo mother care should be stopped once the baby attains a weight of less than 2.5 kg.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred operating mode for an overhead radiant warmer?

    <p>Auto/servo mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a hemodynamically unstable baby, place them in the ______.

    <p>NICU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following temperature classifications with their categories:

    <p>Cold stress = 36.4°C - 36°C Moderate hypothermia = 36°C - 34°C Severe hypothermia = Below 30°C Normal temperature = 37.5°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reliability of transcutaneous bilirubinometry (TB) in evaluating bilirubin levels in preterm babies?

    <p>Unreliable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Physiological jaundice only involves unconjugated bilirubin.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one common hemolytic disorder that can cause pathological jaundice.

    <p>Hereditary spherocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pathological jaundice is characterized by bilirubin levels exceeding ______ mg/dL.

    <p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of bilirubin increase with their causes:

    <p>↑ unconjugated bilirubin = Biliary atresia ↑ conjugated bilirubin = Hemolytic disorders ↓ UDGPT enzyme activity = Criggler-Najjar syndrome Extravasation of blood = Cephalhematoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal temperature range for neonates?

    <p>36.5 - 37.5°C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The head is the largest site for heat loss in neonates.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary source of heat production in neonates?

    <p>Brown fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The major mechanism of heat loss in neonates is ______.

    <p>radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following sources of heat production in neonates with their descriptions:

    <p>Brown fat = Non-shivering thermogenesis Physical activity = Muscle activity generating heat Catecholamines = Stimulates heat production Oxidative phosphorylation = Converts energy from food to ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does the symmetric tonic neck reflex typically disappear?

    <p>8-12 months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The parachute reflex does not disappear after it develops.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one potential cause of an absent Moro reflex in a term newborn.

    <p>Brain anomalies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy is characterized by impaired gas exchange leading to ______ dysfunction.

    <p>multiorgan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following reflexes with their methods to elicit them:

    <p>Symmetric tonic neck reflex = Baby held from below in prone position Parachute reflex = Baby tilted forward Landau reflex = Flexion and extension of neck Moro reflex = Sudden movement or noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Breastfeeding Jaundice

    • Onset: Within 5-7 days of age (up to 1 week)
    • Causes: Decreased breast milk intake, leading to decreased enterohepatic circulation of bilirubin.
    • Clinical Features:
      • Excessive weight loss (>10% of body weight)
      • Increased frequency of breastfeedings
    • Breastmilk Jaundice:
      • Jaundice lasting more than 3 weeks
      • Diagnosis of exclusion
      • Cause: Beta-glucuronidase in milk leads to decreased conjugation of bilirubin and increased unconjugated bilirubin levels.
      • Management: Continue breastfeeding, transient and self-resolving

    Treatment of Jaundice

    • Normogram: Used to determine the course of treatment for jaundice
    • Phototherapy:
      • Uses blue-green LED light (460-490 nm)
      • Requires protection of eyes and gonads

    Neonatal Reflexes

    • Palmar Grasp
      • Involuntary palmar grasp
      • Onset: 28 weeks gestation
      • Fully developed by: 32 weeks gestation
      • Disappears by: 2-3 months
    • Rooting Reflex:
      • Stimulus near mouth, face turns ipsilaterally
      • Onset: 28-32 weeks gestation
      • Fully developed by: 34-36 weeks gestation
      • Less prominent after 1 month
    • Moro Reflex:
      • Extension and abduction of hands, flexion and adduction of hands, neck turned to one side
      • Onset: 28-32 weeks gestation
      • Fully developed by: 37 weeks gestation
      • Disappears by: 5-6 months
    • Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex:
      • Ipsilateral extension, contralateral flexion
      • Onset: 35 weeks gestation
      • Fully developed by: 1 month after birth
      • Disappears by: 6-7 months

    Neonatal Hypothermia and Neonatal Hypoglycemia

    Resistant Hypoglycemia

    • Definition: GIR requirements exceed >12 mg/kg/min or hypoglycemia persists for >7 days after starting treatment
    • Major Causes:
      • Hypopituitarism: Due to decreased ACTH
      • Metabolic disorders: Glycogen storage disorder, galactosemia
      • Nesidioblastosis: β- islet cell hyperplasia of pancreas → Congenital hypoglycemia
    • Management:
      • Stimulate gluconeogenesis: Hydrocortisone, glucagon
      • ↓ insulin production: Diazoxide, octreotide
      • Note: Do not use diazoxide and glucagon in SGA babies.

    Infant of Diabetic Mother (IDM)

    • Pedersen's Hypothesis: maternal hyperglycemia (↑ glucose)
      • ↑ glucose →↑ insulin in fetus → Anabolism &↑ growth → LGA baby
    • Effects of ↑ insulin:
      • Asymmetric septal hypertrophy
      • Inactivation of surfactant
      • Lazy left colon syndrome
    • Side effects in LGA baby:
      • ↑ O₂ requirement → ↑ RBC production/polycythemia → Hyperviscocity → Thromboembolism

    Neonatology Congenital Malformations

    • Etiology:
      • Mothers with uncontrolled diabetes
      • Hyperglycemia in the first trimester (embryogenesis) leading to congenital anomalies
    • Defects Seen:
      • Cardiac Defects:
        • Most common: Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
        • More severe: Transposition of great arteries
      • Central Nervous System (CNS) Defects:
        • Most common: Neural tube defects (NTD)
        • More severe: Caudal regression syndrome (lumbosacral agenesis), poorly developed lower limbs
    • Metabolic Abnormalities:
      • Hypocalcemia and Hypomagnesemia:
        • Increased insulin levels interfere with parathyroid hormone (PTH) release, leading to functional hypoparathyroidism
        • Low calcium levels (Ca2+<8Ca^{2+} < 8Ca2+<8 mg/dL)
        • Low magnesium levels (Mg2+<1.5Mg^{2+} < 1.5Mg2+<1.5 mg/dL)
      • Hypoglycemia: Most common cause of seizure (hypoglycemia > hypocalcemia)

    Neonatal Jaundice

    Mechanism

    • Structural isomerism: Bilirubin structure changed. Bilirubin → Lumirubin → Excreted.
    • Photoisomerisation: Light → Bilirubin isomers formed.
    • Photooxidation

    Treatment

    • Minimum Irradiance: 30 microwatt/cm²/nm
    • Minimum Distance from Light Source: 30-45 cm
    • Termination of Phototherapy: At least a consequent values within the normal curves on normogram.
    • C/1: Conjugated bilirubin (Brown pigment formation → Bronze baby syndrome).

    Double Volume Exchange Transfusion (DVET)

    • Indications: Very high bilirubin level (Abnormal in normogram). Rh isoimmunization with Cord blood bilirubin >5 mg/dL or Cord blood hemoglobin < 10 g/dL.

    Neonatal Hypoglycemia

    • Blood glucose level below 40 mg/dL is considered hypoglycemia.

    Neonatal Hypothermia and Neonatal Hypoglycemia

    Temperature Regulation

    • Normal temperature: 36.5 - 37.5°C
    • Site: Roof of dry axilla
    • Instrument: Electronic thermometer

    Mechanism of Heat Loss

    • Types:
      • Major mechanism: Radiation, convection, conduction, evaporation
      • Via sweat
    • Heat loss major site: Head (largest surface area)

    Sources of Heat Production

    • Physical activity
    • Brown fat: Non shivering thermogenesis in early months of life.
      • Locations: Nape of neck (most common), inter scapular region, peri renal region.
      • Mechanism: Uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation.

    Postnatal Reflexes

    • Symmetric tonic neck reflex:
      • Baby held from below in prone position: Extension of neck → B/L UL extension + LL flexion, Flexion of neck → B/L UL flexion + LL extension
      • Appearance: 4-6 months
      • Disappearance: 8-12 months
    • Parachute reflex:
      • Baby tilted forward (mimic falling). Baby held in ventral suspension in prone position: Extension of arms
      • Appearance: 7-8 months
      • Disappearance: Does not disappear
    • Landau reflex:
      • Flexion of neck → B/L LL flexion , Extension of neck → B/L LL extension
      • Appearance: 3 months
      • Disappearance: 59 months

    Moro Reflex - Abnormalities

    • Absent Response (Term newborn):
      • Due to structural/functional disorders in the brain
      • Causes: Brain anomalies (anencephaly), decreased brain function (hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE))
    • Abnormal Moro Reflex:
      • Sluggish response: Due to hypotonia (Metabolic disorders, Down syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy)
      • Unilateral response: Due to pathology in limbs (Nerve injury - brachial plexus injury, Klumpke's paralysis, bone injury - fracture/dislocation)

    Birth Asphyxia and HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)

    • AKA perinatal asphyxia/perinatal depression
    • Impaired gas exchange (hypoxia) + complications
    • Brain: HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
    • Multiorgan dysfunction
    • Lactic acidosis (D/t ↑ anaerobic metabolism)

    HYPOTHERMIA

    • Classification:
      • Cold stress: 36.4°C - 36°C
      • Moderate hypothermia: 36-34°C
      • Severe hypothermia: 37.5°C

    PREVENTION OF HYPOTHERMIA

    • Hemodynamically stable baby:
      • Cover the body from head to toe
      • Kangaroo mother care (KMC):
        • In LBW or preterm babies
        • Nutrition: Breastfeed
        • Duration: As long as possible
        • Mother can take naps during KMC in semi-recumbent position (30° elevation)
        • Avoid 1-hour sessions; repeated handling of the baby → Stress
        • Stop KMC once baby attains ≥ 2.5 kg or at 37 weeks
    • Hemodynamically unstable baby:
      • Place in NICU
      • Overhead radiant warmer:
        • Open source
        • Heat transfer by radiation
        • Operating modes (manual, auto/servo)
      • Incubator: Closed/covered source of heat

    Neonatal Jaundice

    Transcutaneous Bilirubinometry (TB)

    • Better than visual assessment
    • Unreliable in:
      • High bilirubin levels (>15 mg/dL)
      • Preterm babies

    Types Of Jaundice

    FeaturePhysiological Jaundice (Common)Pathological Jaundice (Less Common)Bilirubin TypeAlways conjugated, mildly elevatedCan be conjugated or unconjugated, largely elevated (>15 mg/dL)Bilirubin Values (TSB)>5 mg/dLRate of Increase (TSB)1 mg/dL or >20% of TSB.

    Causes Of Jaundice

    • Pathological Jaundice:
      • ↑ unconjugated bilirubin:
        • Hemolytic disorders (e.g., Hereditary spherocytosis, G-6-PD deficiency)
        • Blood group incompatibility (e.g., ABO/Rh incompatibility)
      • ↓ UDGPT enzyme activity:
        • Sepsis, hypothyroidism
        • Inherited defect of UDPGT enzyme (Criggler-Najjar syndrome)
          • Two types:
            • Type I: Complete absence of enzyme (Severe)
            • Type II: Partial absence of enzyme
      • Extravasation of blood: Cephalhematoma
      • ↑ conjugated bilirubin:
        • Biliary atresia: Obstruction of bile flow to intestine

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