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Medication administered for meconium aspiration in Beractant (survanta)
neonate
Spina Bifida occulta Gap in spine, without spinal opening or sac protrusion
Craniosynostosis Premature fusion of cranial sutures. Absence of fontanels, misshapen head that
doesn't resolve in a few days, and hard raised ridge along affected sutures.
Diaphragmatic hernia in neonate Scaphoid abdomen and decreased left breath sounds. Tx:immediate intubation and
insertion of orogastric tube to help with ventilation and decompress stomach in
order to maximize lung inflation
Spo2 for neonate in transition period 1 min- 60-65% increase by 5% each min until 10min 85-90%
Café au lait spots Multiple flat irregular spots. Possibly indicates neurofibromatosis (genetic disease
that affects skeletal/neuro development and cell proliferation
involution of the uterus the uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size
HELLP syndrome hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets (<100,000)
HELLP syndrome labs to determine syndrome class of CBC, AST/ALT and LDH (lactate dehydrogenase)
1,2,3 Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets
Congenital torticollis in neonate appearance Asymmetrical face, head positioned as if infant is looking over shoulder
Phenylketonuria A human metabolic disease caused by a mutation in a gene coding for a
phenylalanine processing enzyme (phenylalanine hydroxylase), which leads to
accumulation of phenylalanine and mental retardation if not treated; inherited as an
autosomal recessive phenotype.
PKU diet restrictions Low protein, no artificial sweeteners, limited breastfeeding
Desquamation post term infant Peeling, cracking, dry skin
Calorie requirements neonate 100 kcal/kg/day (premature 120-150)
Absent moro reflex Indication of bilirubin encephalopathy (kernicterus)
stuvia 2026-2027
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Change of lochia Rubra, serosa, alba
Closure of PDA (Pulmonary ductus arteriosus) 24 hours. infants with transposition of great arteries,
pda may need to be kept open
TTN (transient tachypnea of the newborn) respiratory distress in a term infant related to to delayed absorbtion of fluid in lungs
from delivery. Should not last more than 6hrs
Lab indicates fetal lung maturity Lecithin-sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio of 2:1 they are components of Lin surfactant
Cause of neonatal/congenital pneumonia Staphylococcus epidermidis, group b strep, E. coli, ureaplasma urealyticum. Or viral
(hsv, hiv)
Risk for abo incompatibility Mom o, infant a or b
puerperal infection infection of the reproductive tract at any time during the 6 weeks following birth
Para delivery of a live/stillborn fetus >20wks
nullipara a woman who has not given birth to a viable offspring, >20wks
HCG human chorionic gonadotropin
gestational sac can be seen 5-6 weeks transabdominally, 3-4 transvaginally
Maternal Weight Gain Healthy weight BMI: 25 to 35 lb
1st trimester: 3.5 to 5 lb
2nd & 3rd trimesters: 1 lb/week
BMI < 19.8: 28 to 40 lb
1st trimester: 5 lb
2nd & 3rd trimesters: 1+ lb/week
BMI > 25: 15 to 25 lb
1st trimester: 2 lb
2nd & 3rd trimesters: 2/3 lb/week
assisted reproductive technology (ART) any infertility treatment in which the egg is fertilized outside the womb
stuvia 2026-2027
Medication administered for meconium aspiration in Beractant (survanta)
neonate
Spina Bifida occulta Gap in spine, without spinal opening or sac protrusion
Craniosynostosis Premature fusion of cranial sutures. Absence of fontanels, misshapen head that
doesn't resolve in a few days, and hard raised ridge along affected sutures.
Diaphragmatic hernia in neonate Scaphoid abdomen and decreased left breath sounds. Tx:immediate intubation and
insertion of orogastric tube to help with ventilation and decompress stomach in
order to maximize lung inflation
Spo2 for neonate in transition period 1 min- 60-65% increase by 5% each min until 10min 85-90%
Café au lait spots Multiple flat irregular spots. Possibly indicates neurofibromatosis (genetic disease
that affects skeletal/neuro development and cell proliferation
involution of the uterus the uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size
HELLP syndrome hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets (<100,000)
HELLP syndrome labs to determine syndrome class of CBC, AST/ALT and LDH (lactate dehydrogenase)
1,2,3 Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets
Congenital torticollis in neonate appearance Asymmetrical face, head positioned as if infant is looking over shoulder
Phenylketonuria A human metabolic disease caused by a mutation in a gene coding for a
phenylalanine processing enzyme (phenylalanine hydroxylase), which leads to
accumulation of phenylalanine and mental retardation if not treated; inherited as an
autosomal recessive phenotype.
PKU diet restrictions Low protein, no artificial sweeteners, limited breastfeeding
Desquamation post term infant Peeling, cracking, dry skin
Calorie requirements neonate 100 kcal/kg/day (premature 120-150)
Absent moro reflex Indication of bilirubin encephalopathy (kernicterus)
stuvia 2026-2027
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Change of lochia Rubra, serosa, alba
Closure of PDA (Pulmonary ductus arteriosus) 24 hours. infants with transposition of great arteries,
pda may need to be kept open
TTN (transient tachypnea of the newborn) respiratory distress in a term infant related to to delayed absorbtion of fluid in lungs
from delivery. Should not last more than 6hrs
Lab indicates fetal lung maturity Lecithin-sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio of 2:1 they are components of Lin surfactant
Cause of neonatal/congenital pneumonia Staphylococcus epidermidis, group b strep, E. coli, ureaplasma urealyticum. Or viral
(hsv, hiv)
Risk for abo incompatibility Mom o, infant a or b
puerperal infection infection of the reproductive tract at any time during the 6 weeks following birth
Para delivery of a live/stillborn fetus >20wks
nullipara a woman who has not given birth to a viable offspring, >20wks
HCG human chorionic gonadotropin
gestational sac can be seen 5-6 weeks transabdominally, 3-4 transvaginally
Maternal Weight Gain Healthy weight BMI: 25 to 35 lb
1st trimester: 3.5 to 5 lb
2nd & 3rd trimesters: 1 lb/week
BMI < 19.8: 28 to 40 lb
1st trimester: 5 lb
2nd & 3rd trimesters: 1+ lb/week
BMI > 25: 15 to 25 lb
1st trimester: 2 lb
2nd & 3rd trimesters: 2/3 lb/week
assisted reproductive technology (ART) any infertility treatment in which the egg is fertilized outside the womb
stuvia 2026-2027
