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