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neonate birth - 30 days old



Gestational age Age from time of conception to birth



Postnatal age Age in days of life after birth



Postmenstrual age Corrected gestational age Postnatal +
gestational


Large for gestational age neos that weigh more than expected
gestational
age >90th percentile, commonly caused by
mom
diabetes


Small for gestational age Neos that weigh less than expected
gestational
age <10th percentile


Intrauterine growth restriction When there's uteroplacental vascular
insufficiency
caused by pre eclampsia, HTN, or
smoking

, Preterm Neos that are born < 37 weeks



Late preterm Neos that are born 32-37 weeks



Low birth weight < 2500g or 5.5lb



Very low birth weight < 1500g or 3.3 lbs



Extremely low birth weight < 1000g or 2.2lbs



Apgar scoring system Used to assess a neonate's condition
immediately
after birth. Appearance, Pulse, Grimace,
Activity,
Respiration
- Scored 0-2 for each category
- Performed at 1, 5, and 10 minutes of life


Normal APGAR score 7-10



Need medical intervention score 0-3



Preventative meds given to neos - Erythromycin eye ointment
after birth - Vitamin K injection
- Hep B vaccine
- Caffeine
- Antibiotics

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