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