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