Neonatology — Flashcards

Flashcard 91: What is the gestational age threshold for prophylactic surfactant administration in neonates?

Answer: <26-27 weeks gestation

Extra: Prophylactic surfactant is typically administered within 15-30 minutes of birth to extremely preterm infants (usually defined as <26-27 weeks gestation). For infants born at ≥26-27 weeks, current guidelines often favor early stabilization with CPAP and 'rescue' surfactant therapy if the infant shows signs of respiratory distress.

Flashcard 92: Is neonatal hemosiderosis inherited?_____

Answer: No

Flashcard 93: The lifespan of neonatal RBCs in preterm infants is _____ days.

Answer: 35-50

Flashcard 94: Is conjunctival hemorrhage a normal finding in a neonate?_____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 95: An infant born post-term (43 weeks) in association with presumed placental insufficiency has _____ hair

Answer: abundant (scanty/abundant)

Flashcard 96: Through a central vascular line, a maximum of _____% dextrose can be infused in a neonate

Answer: 25

Flashcard 97: Acute osteomyelitis is most likely to cause limb shortening and deformity in which demographic?_____

Answer: Infants

Flashcard 98: Kramer zone 1 corresponds to face and neck and is suggestive of approximate TSB level of _____ mg/dL

Answer: 4-6

Flashcard 99: Apnoea of prematurity is treated with _____ therapy

Answer: caffeine

Flashcard 100: _____ apnea in infants responds to stimulation by establishing normal breathing

Answer: Primary