Physiologic Adaptations
Cardiovascular Adaptation (Perfusion) is stimulated by this
The initiation of breathing and respiration
Use of minimal oxygen and glucose results in this state.
What is the neutral thermal environment
Small erythematous base with papules located on the trunk and face of the newborn
Jaundice to the nipple line, bilirubin of 8mg/dl on day 3 of life
What is encourage frequent feeding and monitor intake an output
Characterized by fluctuations in VS, color; newborn is alert and awake with strong reflexes.
What is the first period of activity
Increased pressure in the left atrium forces this fetal structure to close.
What is the foramen ovale
The major source of heat loss in a newborn.
What is evaporation?
HR 110, lusty cry, color pink body with blue hands and feet, grimace and cries when suctioned, slightly flexed extremities
What is APGAR of 8
Instillation of an antibiotic ointment into the eyes will prevent this
What is Ophthalmic Neonatorum?
Thin green stool beginning around the 2nd or 3rd day of life.
What is transitional stooling of the newborn
This structure shunted blood away from the fetal lungs in utero.
What is the ductus arteriosis?
Best method to maintain a neutral thermal environment after birth.
What is skin to skin contact?
Soft tissue swelling present at birth that crosses the suture lines
What is Caput succedaneum?
First intervention immediately after delivery of a newborn
Dry and stimulate the newborn
Appears after 24 hours, results from increased number of RBC's and increased rate of breakdown.
What is physiologic Jaundice?
In addition to oxygen the conversion from fetal circulation to neonatal depends on this
More blood flow going to the lungs
Process where brown adipose tissue is metabolized to produce heat in the newborn.
What is Non shivering thermogenesis?
Skin texture, plantar creases, breast tissue, scrotal rugae.
Posture, square window, heel to ear and scarf sign
What are some components of Ballard Gestation Age Assessment tool
First intervention after a newborn is returned to the mother after a circumcision.
Check and validate the ID bracelets for mother and baby
Formed from oil glands found on the nose and chin of the newborn
What is milia?
Closure of the Ductus Arteriosus depends on what?
Oxygen and decreased maternal prostaglandins
This can lead to hypoxia, hypoglycemia, respiratory distress and acidosis.
What is cold stress?
This could result from a cephalhematoma
What is hyperbilirubinemia?
This should be near the newborn to promote respiratory safety
What is the bulb syringe?
Localized subperiosteal collection of blood confined by one cranial bone.
What is a cephalhematoma?