Discuss what an infant that is suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) appears like?
Safety Alert Box page 657
Let's talk about nursing interventions and education for infant's under phototherapy
Phototherapy is the most common treatment of jaundice and involoves placing the infant under special lights. Nursing care pages 650-651
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn- What is this?
Infants develop rapid respirations soon after birth when inadequate absorbtion of fetal lung fluid occurs. Pg. 646
Bonding in NICU infants and parents- is there a need to worry?
Delayed bonding can be had when infants are in the NICU. Watch out for signs of this! Page 634- Quality Alert Box
What do we need to know about feeding tolerance in Newborns?
Page 631-633. Preterm infants need to be evaluated closely with feedings, reviewing nursing care of these infant's is very important!
Respiratory Distress Syndrome- what is it and how do we treat it?
It is a condition caused by insuffcient surfactant in the lungs. It occurs frequently in preterm infants and increases as gestational age decreases... pg 640
Describe Sepsis in the Newborn...
pg. 652-655
SGA-VS-LGA
pg 642-643
What is PKU and how is it detected?
a genetic disorder that causes central nervous system injury from toxic levels of teh amino acid phenylalanine in the blood. Screening after 24 hours of age
What are signs of Hypoglycemia in Newborns? Extra Credit: What are the three parts to the complication triad?
Safety Alert box: Pg 455- Respiratory, Sugar & Temp
What is the apperance of a newborn who is preterm?
Page 625: Appearance
Explain the different phases of milk!
Colostrum, transitional milk, & mature milk pg- 487
What are the best ways to support a mother in feeding her newborn infant?
Pg- 489, Considerations in choosing a feeding method- formula feeding, breastfeeding, or combo feeding!
Discuss the different positions of breastfeeding! Also- How do we know it is a good latch?
Pg 493- figures show the different positions! Also- figure 23.8 on page 494
