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