Key point ch14 Maternity

Multidisciplinary health care team

A group of professionals from various fields who work together to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Hydrocephalus

A condition in infants characterized by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.

Spina bifida

A congenital defect resulting from imperfect closure of the spinal vertebrae, affecting the neural tube.

Folic acid supplementation

The intake of folic acid during early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.

Postoperative nursing care for cleft lip

Includes measures to prevent sucking and crying to support healing of the suture line.

Pain control in newborns

Essential management after invasive procedures and surgery to address the newborn's ability to feel pain.

Body spica cast

A cast that encircles the waist and extends to the ankles or toes, used to treat developmental hip dysplasia.

Barlow test and Ortolani sign

Clinical tests used to diagnose developmental hip dysplasia.

Phenylketonuria screening

Routine tests conducted on newborns to detect the presence of phenylketonuria.

Lofenalac

A specialized formula designed for infants diagnosed with phenylketonuria.

RhoGAM administration

Given to an Rh-negative mother to prevent sensitization after delivering a Rh-positive infant.

Hyperbilirubinemia

A condition resulting from the rapid destruction of red blood cells, leading to high bilirubin levels.

Pathological jaundice

Jaundice that appears within the first 24 hours of life and may indicate underlying issues.

Distinction between jaundices

Differentiating pathological jaundice from physiological jaundice for early intervention.

Macrosomia

A condition where an infant is large for gestational age, often seen in infants of diabetic mothers.

Intracranial hemorrhage

Bleeding into the brain due to broken blood vessels within the skull.