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Newborn Hypoglycemia
Newborn hypoglycemia is marked by a serum glucose < 40 mg/dL within the first 4 hours of life, or < 45 mg/dL between 4 - 24 hours of life.
Newborn Hypoglycemia
Newborn hypoglycemia is marked by a serum glucose < 40 mg/dL within the first 4 hours of life, or < 45 mg/dL between 4 - 24 hours of life.
Umbilical Cord Care
The umbilical cord stump will naturally dry, shrivel, and fall off after 10 - 14 days. Teach parents to keep the cord dry, fold the diaper under the cord stump,...
Umbilical Cord Care
The umbilical cord stump will naturally dry, shrivel, and fall off after 10 - 14 days. Teach parents to keep the cord dry, fold the diaper under the cord stump,...
Anterior versus Posterior Fontanel
The infant's anterior fontanel is diamond shaped and larger than the triangular shaped posterior fontanel.
Anterior versus Posterior Fontanel
The infant's anterior fontanel is diamond shaped and larger than the triangular shaped posterior fontanel.
Newborn Hyperbilirubinemia: Treatment
Phototherapy with UV lights is a common treatment for newborn hyperbilirubinemia.
Newborn Hyperbilirubinemia: Treatment
Phototherapy with UV lights is a common treatment for newborn hyperbilirubinemia.
Heel Stick Procedure: Infants
Prior to performing a heel stick procedure on an infant, warm the newborn's heel to increase blood circulation.
Heel Stick Procedure: Infants
Prior to performing a heel stick procedure on an infant, warm the newborn's heel to increase blood circulation.
Umbilical Cord Inspection
After birth, the placenta and umbilical cord are inspected for abnormalities. The umbilical cord should contain 2 arteries and 1 vein and have no green/brown discoloration.
Umbilical Cord Inspection
After birth, the placenta and umbilical cord are inspected for abnormalities. The umbilical cord should contain 2 arteries and 1 vein and have no green/brown discoloration.
Kernicterus
Kernicterus is a possible complication of hyperbilirubinemia in the infant.
Kernicterus
Kernicterus is a possible complication of hyperbilirubinemia in the infant.
Newborn Medications
Medications for the infant after delivery include "eyes and thighs": erythromycin ophthalmic ointment to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum, Vitamin K administered IM in the vastus lateralis to prevent bleeding, and the...
Newborn Medications
Medications for the infant after delivery include "eyes and thighs": erythromycin ophthalmic ointment to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum, Vitamin K administered IM in the vastus lateralis to prevent bleeding, and the...
Breastfeeding: Patient Teaching
Educate breastfeeding mothers that a correct latch is demonstrated by baby's nose, cheeks, and chin touching the breast with a portion of the areola in the infant's mouth. Adequate breastfeeding...
Breastfeeding: Patient Teaching
Educate breastfeeding mothers that a correct latch is demonstrated by baby's nose, cheeks, and chin touching the breast with a portion of the areola in the infant's mouth. Adequate breastfeeding...
Circumcision Care
If an infant is circumcised, clean the penis with warm water & apply petroleum jelly at every diaper change.
Circumcision Care
If an infant is circumcised, clean the penis with warm water & apply petroleum jelly at every diaper change.
Car Seat Safety for Newborns
Car seat safety for newborns includes installing the car seat in the back/middle seat, using a rear-facing seat with a 5-point harness until at least age 2, installing the seat...
Car Seat Safety for Newborns
Car seat safety for newborns includes installing the car seat in the back/middle seat, using a rear-facing seat with a 5-point harness until at least age 2, installing the seat...
Acrocyanosis
Acrocyanosis is the bluish discoloration of fingers/hands and toes/feet and is an expected finding in the newborn. Report persistent central cyanosis to the provider.
Acrocyanosis
Acrocyanosis is the bluish discoloration of fingers/hands and toes/feet and is an expected finding in the newborn. Report persistent central cyanosis to the provider.
Macrosomic Infants
A macrosomic infant (large for gestational age) is one who is over 4,000 g (or 8 lbs., 13 oz.).
Macrosomic Infants
A macrosomic infant (large for gestational age) is one who is over 4,000 g (or 8 lbs., 13 oz.).
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