Neonatology — Flashcards

Flashcard 111: The most effective wavelength of light for phototherapy in neonatal indirect hyperbilirubinemia ranges from _____ nm (Blue-green light).

Answer: 460 490

Flashcard 112: If at 30s, after tactile stimulation/initial steps, the newborn has a HR < 100 bpm (or apnea/gasping), the next step is to provide _____

Answer: PPV with SpO2 monitoring

Flashcard 113: Which pediatric disorder will present with overaeration, prominent pulmonary vascular markings and fluid in interlobar fissure on chest x-ray?_____

Answer: Transient tachypnea of newborn

Flashcard 114: _____ is the preferred initial gas for neonatal resuscitation in preterm infants.

Answer: 21-30% O2

Flashcard 115: Very Low birth weight (VLBW) baby is one whose birth weight is

Answer: < 1500 grams

Extra: Classification of birth weights: - Low Birth Weight (LBW): < 2500g - Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW): < 1500g - Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW): < 1000g

Flashcard 116: Infants born post-term in association with presumed placental insufficiency are said to have _____ syndrome

Answer: postmaturity

Flashcard 117: Extremely Low birth weight (ELBW) baby is one whose birth weight is

Answer: < 1000g (or < 1 kg)

Extra: Classification of Birth Weight: - **Low Birth Weight (LBW):** < 2500g - **Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW):** < 1500g - **Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW):** < 1000g

Flashcard 118: Low birth weight (LBW) baby is defined as a birth weight less than:

Answer: 2500 grams (2.5 kg)

Extra: • Low Birth Weight (LBW): < 2500 g • Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW): < 1500 g • Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW): < 1000 g

Flashcard 119: Apnea developing in an infant who has initiated respiratory effort is called _____ apnea.

Answer: secondary

Flashcard 120: Persistent pulmonary hypertension is usually associated with _____maturity

Answer: post-