This preventable cause of cerebral palsy is the result of uncontrolled hyperbilirubinemia
What is kernicterus?
When do you calculate a newborns APGAR score?
What is one minute, and five minutes after birth? (and every 5 minutes until a 7 is achieved)
The meaning of MR SOPA
Mask (adjust)
Reposition airway
Suction mouth then nose
Open mouth
Pressure (increase)
Alternate airway
The period of time in which physiologic jaundice peaks in term infants
What is 3-5 days?
A baby with an APGAR score of: A-1/P-2/G-1/A-2/R-1 is exhibiting what signs and symptoms?
What is A- Body pink/extremities blue P- 100/min or above G- Grimace or weak cry A- Active Motion R- Slow and irregular
The most common cause of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia
What is breastfeeding jaundice?
This should be performed on any jaundiced infant demonstrating signs of acute bilirubin encephalopathy
What is exchange transfusion?
A major defect in abdominal wall in which the protruding viscera are covered by peritoneum
What is an omphalocele?
The wavelength of light best absorbed by bilirubin
What is 460nm?
The finding that prevents most healthy babies from receiving a 10 on APGAR scoring
What is acrocyanosis?
A newborn with a diaphragmatic hernia will need airway support via.....
What is positive pressure and intubation?