Matching Pairs Newborn ComplicationsOnline version Newborn Complications by Jennifer Mauck 1 Gavage Feeds 2 Retinopathy 3 Light therapy, monitor labs, promote feeds 4 Necrotizing Enterocolitis 5 Corrected Age 6 Apnea 7 Cold Stress 8 Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 9 Jaundice 10 Sepsis 11 Hypoglycemia Damage to the vessels in the eyes from prolonged use or large amounts of supplemental oxygen Common risk d/t immature immune system. May be expressed by low temperature or lethargy Infant's age minus the number of weeks premature he was born Atelectasis and thickening of lung tissues from prolonged oxygen dependency Expressed through mottling and apnea and can result from lack of brown fat. Hypoglycemia and respiratory distress can occur because of this. Treatment for jaundice Bilious emesis, abdominal distension, and diarrhea resulting from damage to the intestines from anoxia or infection Common occurrence- provide stimulation if prolonged or accompanying symptoms (bradycardia) occur High pitched cry, jitteriness, respiratory compromise, seizures Allows infant to rest and prevents loss of calories from oral feeds An excess of bilirubin that results from the breakdown of RBCs
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