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