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At what gestation period is the unborn child particularly vulnerable to PVL?
At what gestation period is the unborn child particularly vulnerable to PVL?
What is a high risk factor for PVL?
What is a high risk factor for PVL?
What is the purpose of a systematic routine examination?
What is the purpose of a systematic routine examination?
What is the abbreviation for Patent Ductus Arteriosis?
What is the abbreviation for Patent Ductus Arteriosis?
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What is the purpose of a Cerebral Ultrasound?
What is the purpose of a Cerebral Ultrasound?
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What are the symptoms of NEC?
What are the symptoms of NEC?
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What is Stage 5 of Retinopathy of Prematurity?
What is Stage 5 of Retinopathy of Prematurity?
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What is a common systemic sign of NEC?
What is a common systemic sign of NEC?
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What is the definition of a neonate?
What is the definition of a neonate?
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What is the term for a birth weight of 1000-1499g?
What is the term for a birth weight of 1000-1499g?
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What is the primary goal of premature management?
What is the primary goal of premature management?
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What is the term for brain damage that involves the periventricular white matter of the brain?
What is the term for brain damage that involves the periventricular white matter of the brain?
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What is the percentage of children with Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL) that are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy?
What is the percentage of children with Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL) that are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy?
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What is the term for a birth weight that is less than the 10th percentile for Gestational Age?
What is the term for a birth weight that is less than the 10th percentile for Gestational Age?
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What is the term for a grade of Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) that represents periventricular hemorrhagic infarction?
What is the term for a grade of Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) that represents periventricular hemorrhagic infarction?
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What is the primary method of preventing Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) in premature infants?
What is the primary method of preventing Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) in premature infants?
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Study Notes
Prematurity and Complications
- A neonate is a newborn child less than 1 month old.
- Prematurity is defined as birth at a gestational age (GA) of less than 37 weeks.
- Appropriate for Gestational Age (AGA) refers to a newborn with a birth weight (BW) and birth length appropriate for their GA.
- Small for Gestational Age (SGA) describes a newborn with a birth weight and birth length below the 10th percentile for their GA.
- Large for Gestational Age (LGA) refers to a newborn with a birth weight above the 90th percentile for their GA.
- Extreme immaturity is defined as birth at a GA of less than 28 weeks.
Low Birth Weight
- Low Birth Weight (LBW) is defined as a birth weight of 1500-2499g.
- Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) is a birth weight of 1000-1499g.
- Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) is a birth weight of less than 1000g or 50% of the ventricular area.
Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH)
- IVH is a primary concern in premature management.
- Prevention of prematurity and improved perinatal management are key to preventing IVH.
- Postnatal management includes skilled resuscitation, circulatory support, and correction of coagulation abnormalities and hemoglobin levels.
- Grade IV IVH represents periventricular hemorrhagic infarction.
Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL)
- PVL is brain damage that involves the periventricular white matter of the brain.
- PVL results in the death of injured cells, leaving empty areas in the brain that fill with fluid.
- 60-100% of infants with PVL are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, leading to intellectual impairment and spasticity.
- PVL typically occurs between 26 and 34 weeks of gestation, with premature birth being a high-risk factor.
- Severe IVH may also result in the formation of cysts.
Routine Examinations
- Systematic routine examinations include assessments of respiration, circulation, neurology, hematology, nutrition, growth, infections, and informing the mother.
- Routine examinations around 32 weeks GA are recommended to reveal injuries and complications.
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA) and Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- PDA is a common complication in premature infants.
- Routine ophthalmology examinations are recommended to detect ROP.
- ROP stages include:
- Stage 1: Demarcation line
- Stage 2: Ridge with height and width
- Stage 3: Extraretinal fibrovascular proliferation
- Stage 4A: Extrafoveal retinal detachment
- Stage 4B: Subtotal retinal detachment involving fovea
- Stage 5: Total retinal detachment
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
- NEC is a serious gastrointestinal complication in premature infants.
- Symptoms of NEC include:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Delayed gastric emptying
- Abdominal distention and tenderness
- Ileus/decreased bowel sounds
- Abdominal wall erythema (advanced stages)
- Fresh red blood in stool
- Systemic signs of NEC include:
- Apnea
- Lethargy
- Decreased peripheral perfusion
- Shock (in advanced stages)
- Cardiovascular collapse
- Bleeding diathesis (consumption coagulopathy)
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This quiz covers the definitions and characteristics of neonates, including prematurity, appropriate for gestational age, small for gestational age, and large for gestational age. Learn about the key factors that affect neonatal development and the potential complications that can arise.
