Chapter 13 "Preterm and Postterm Newborns"

Apnea cessation of breathing for 20 seconds or longer Ballard Scoring System based on the infants external characteristics and neurological development Bradycardia heart rate of fewere than 110 beats/min Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia is the toxic response of the lung to oxygen therapy. Cold Stress heat loss which increases the need for oxygen and glucose. Early Term Infant is born between 37 weeks and 38 weeks, 6 days. Full Term Infant is one born between 39 and 40 weeks, 6 days. Gestational Age refers to the actual time, from conception to birth, that the fetus remains in the uterus. Hyperbilirubinemia excessive level of bilirubin (bile pigment) in the blood Hypocalcemia an abnormally low level of calcium in the blood Hypoglycemia abnormally low level of sugar in the blood Hypoxia Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood Icterus jaundice Kangaroo Care skin to skin contact Lanugo fine, soft hair, especially that which covers the body and limbs of a human fetus or newborn. Late Term Infant Born between 41 weeks and 41 weeks, 6 days Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is an acute inflammation of the bowel that leads to bowel necrosis. Neutral Thermal Environment Surroundings in which the infant can maintain a stable temperature with minimal oxygen consumption and a low metabolic rate. Postterm Infant An infant born after 42 weeks of gestation. Preterm Infant born before 37 weeks Previability before the time of which the fetus is capable of maintaining a separate existance. Pulse Oximetry the measure of oxygen on the hemoglobin in the circulating blood divided by the oxygen capacity of the hemoglobin.