HIGH RISK NEWBORNS FIRST PART

Infants who present potentially serious conditions due to factors like prematurity, low or high birth weight, and maternal health issues.

High Risk Newborns

Birth before 37 weeks of gestation, associated with increased risk of health issues.

Prematurity

A condition often seen in premature infants characterized by inadequate surfactant, leading to breathing difficulties.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)

An infant whose weight is at or below the 10th percentile for their age, indicating underdevelopment.

Small for Gestational Age (SGA)

An infant whose weight is at or above the 90th percentile, which can occur in premature, post-term, or full-term infants.

Large for Gestational Age (LGA)

A condition where meconium is inhaled into the lungs, causing respiratory problems, often seen in post-term infants.

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

A condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar levels, common in infants who are SGA or LGA.

Hypoglycemia

An abnormally rapid breathing rate, often noted in respiratory distress.

Tachypnea

Treatment options for RDS including surfactant replacement therapy, mechanical ventilation, and correction of acidosis.

Therapeutic Management of RDS

Critical evaluations focusing on breathing, temperature regulation, and fluid balance to identify potential issues.

Assessment of High Risk Newborns