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What is the recommended glucose screening protocol for asymptomatic at-risk infants?
What is the recommended glucose screening protocol for asymptomatic at-risk infants?
- Every 12 hours
- Every 30 minutes
- Every 2 hours
- Every 3-6 hours (correct)
When should symptomatic infants be treated with IV glucose?
When should symptomatic infants be treated with IV glucose?
- When blood glucose is less than 2.6 mmol/L (correct)
- When blood glucose is less than 2.0 mmol/L
- When blood glucose is less than 3.0 mmol/L
- Only when blood glucose is less than 1.8 mmol/L
Why are small for gestational age (SGA) infants and preterm infants at risk for neonatal hypoglycemia?
Why are small for gestational age (SGA) infants and preterm infants at risk for neonatal hypoglycemia?
- Hyperinsulinemia
- Overproduction of insulin
- Inadequate glycogen stores (correct)
- High blood glucose levels in utero
What is the suggested duration for glucose screening in infants of diabetic mothers (IDM) and large for gestational age (LGA) infants?
What is the suggested duration for glucose screening in infants of diabetic mothers (IDM) and large for gestational age (LGA) infants?
What is the recommended frequency for blood glucose checks in infants before feeds during the initial assessment?
What is the recommended frequency for blood glucose checks in infants before feeds during the initial assessment?
What intervention is suggested for asymptomatic infants with blood glucose levels between 1.8-2.5 mmol/L?
What intervention is suggested for asymptomatic infants with blood glucose levels between 1.8-2.5 mmol/L?
Why are infants of diabetic mothers (IDM) at risk of hypoglycemia?
Why are infants of diabetic mothers (IDM) at risk of hypoglycemia?
What is the rationale for continuing glucose screening in large for gestational age (LGA) infants for 12 hours after birth?
What is the rationale for continuing glucose screening in large for gestational age (LGA) infants for 12 hours after birth?
What is the most common type of infectious hepatitis that can cause neonatal jaundice?
What is the most common type of infectious hepatitis that can cause neonatal jaundice?
Which of the following is NOT an early sign of kernicterus in neonates?
Which of the following is NOT an early sign of kernicterus in neonates?
What is the primary excretory route of photooxidation products of bilirubin after phototherapy?
What is the primary excretory route of photooxidation products of bilirubin after phototherapy?
Which of the following is a complication associated with exchange transfusion in neonates?
Which of the following is a complication associated with exchange transfusion in neonates?
In exchange transfusion for neonatal jaundice, what does the process involve?
In exchange transfusion for neonatal jaundice, what does the process involve?
Which of the following signs is indicative of severe late-stage kernicterus in neonates?
Which of the following signs is indicative of severe late-stage kernicterus in neonates?
What treatment modality is considered if neonatal jaundice is severe and does not respond adequately to phototherapy?
What treatment modality is considered if neonatal jaundice is severe and does not respond adequately to phototherapy?
Which source of energy does the fetus primarily depend on?
Which source of energy does the fetus primarily depend on?
What is the main source of energy for cerebral cells in the brain?
What is the main source of energy for cerebral cells in the brain?
During the 1st day after birth, what percentage of a baby's endogenous glucose comes from glycogenolysis?
During the 1st day after birth, what percentage of a baby's endogenous glucose comes from glycogenolysis?
What is responsible for regulating glucose supply in the brain?
What is responsible for regulating glucose supply in the brain?
What metabolic shift does the respiratory quotient change from 1 to 0.8 suggest during the 1st hour of life?
What metabolic shift does the respiratory quotient change from 1 to 0.8 suggest during the 1st hour of life?
Which babies are more likely to have decreased glucose reserves, according to risk factors for neonatal hypoglycemia?
Which babies are more likely to have decreased glucose reserves, according to risk factors for neonatal hypoglycemia?
What do breastfed term babies have lower concentrations of compared to formula-fed babies?
What do breastfed term babies have lower concentrations of compared to formula-fed babies?
Which condition is associated with a higher risk of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia if the mother has O+ blood type?
Which condition is associated with a higher risk of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia if the mother has O+ blood type?
Which transporter is expressed in the cerebellum and responsible for regulating glucose supply in the brain?
Which transporter is expressed in the cerebellum and responsible for regulating glucose supply in the brain?
Which enzyme defect is more commonly seen in Asian males and can lead to neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?
Which enzyme defect is more commonly seen in Asian males and can lead to neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?
Which membrane abnormality is associated with osmotic fragility and can contribute to neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?
Which membrane abnormality is associated with osmotic fragility and can contribute to neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?
What is the suggested mechanism by which breast milk may lead to neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?
What is the suggested mechanism by which breast milk may lead to neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?
Which liver enzyme defect is characterized by a total lack of glucuronyl transferase activity?
Which liver enzyme defect is characterized by a total lack of glucuronyl transferase activity?
Which condition is associated with hypothyroidism in neonates?
Which condition is associated with hypothyroidism in neonates?
Which anatomical condition should not be missed when evaluating neonates with conjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
Which anatomical condition should not be missed when evaluating neonates with conjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
What is the darker, hyperpigmented urine and pale, acholic stools indicative of in neonates?
What is the darker, hyperpigmented urine and pale, acholic stools indicative of in neonates?
What is a potential consequence associated with severe hypoglycemia in infants?
What is a potential consequence associated with severe hypoglycemia in infants?
In infants, what symptoms may indicate hypoglycemia and the need for immediate testing?
In infants, what symptoms may indicate hypoglycemia and the need for immediate testing?
What is the main difference between unconjugated and conjugated bilirubin with respect to neurotoxicity?
What is the main difference between unconjugated and conjugated bilirubin with respect to neurotoxicity?
When does physiological hyperbilirubinemia typically occur in infants?
When does physiological hyperbilirubinemia typically occur in infants?
What may persistent hypoglycemia (>2-3 hours) in infants lead to?
What may persistent hypoglycemia (>2-3 hours) in infants lead to?
What physiological mechanism contributes to the development of physiological hyperbilirubinemia in infants?
What physiological mechanism contributes to the development of physiological hyperbilirubinemia in infants?
Which of the following is a symptom associated with jaundice in infants?
Which of the following is a symptom associated with jaundice in infants?
What is the significance of unconjugated bilirubin crossing the blood-brain barrier?
What is the significance of unconjugated bilirubin crossing the blood-brain barrier?
Study Notes
Glucose Screening Protocol
- Asymptomatic at-risk infants: recommended glucose screening protocol
- Symptomatic infants: IV glucose treatment when necessary
Risk Factors for Neonatal Hypoglycemia
- Small for gestational age (SGA) infants: at risk due to limited glycogen stores
- Preterm infants: at risk due to immature glucose regulation
- Infants of diabetic mothers (IDM): at risk due to hyperinsulinemia
Glucose Screening Duration
- Infants of diabetic mothers (IDM): glucose screening for 12-24 hours
- Large for gestational age (LGA) infants: glucose screening for 12 hours
Glucose Management
- Asymptomatic infants with blood glucose levels between 1.8-2.5 mmol/L: feed and re-check
- Infants before feeds: blood glucose checks every 1-2 hours during initial assessment
Neonatal Jaundice
- Most common type of infectious hepatitis that can cause neonatal jaundice: hepatitis A
- Early sign of kernicterus in neonates: not irritability
- Primary excretory route of photooxidation products of bilirubin after phototherapy: bile
Exchange Transfusion
- Complication associated with exchange transfusion in neonates: hypocalcemia
- Process involves: replacing baby's blood with donor blood to remove bilirubin
Kernicterus
- Sign indicative of severe late-stage kernicterus in neonates: abnormal muscle tone
- Treatment modality for severe neonatal jaundice: exchange transfusion
Energy Metabolism
- Fetus primarily depends on: glucose as energy source
- Main source of energy for cerebral cells: glucose
- 1st day after birth: 40-50% of baby's endogenous glucose comes from glycogenolysis
- Regulator of glucose supply in the brain: GLUT-1 transporter
Neonatal Hypoglycemia
- Metabolic shift during the 1st hour of life: respiratory quotient change from 1 to 0.8 indicates glucose metabolism
- Risk factors for neonatal hypoglycemia: SGA, IDM, preterm, and LGA infants
- Breastfed term babies have lower concentrations of: glucose compared to formula-fed babies
Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
- Condition associated with a higher risk if the mother has O+ blood type: Rh incompatibility
- Enzyme defect more commonly seen in Asian males: glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
- Membrane abnormality associated with osmotic fragility: hereditary spherocytosis
- Suggested mechanism by which breast milk may lead to neonatal hyperbilirubinemia: increased enterohepatic circulation
Liver Enzyme Defects
- Liver enzyme defect characterized by a total lack of glucuronyl transferase activity: Crigler-Najjar syndrome
- Condition associated with hypothyroidism in neonates: congenital hypothyroidism
Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Anatomical condition that should not be missed: biliary atresia
- Darker, hyperpigmented urine and pale, acholic stools indicative of: conjugated hyperbilirubinemia
Hypoglycemia Consequences
- Potential consequence associated with severe hypoglycemia: brain damage
- Symptoms that may indicate hypoglycemia: jitteriness, lethargy, and seizures
- Main difference between unconjugated and conjugated bilirubin: unconjugated bilirubin is more lipophilic and neurotoxic
- Physiological hyperbilirubinemia typically occurs in infants: 2-3 days after birth
- Persistent hypoglycemia (>2-3 hours) in infants may lead to: brain damage
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