Neonatology — Flashcards

Flashcard 101: What are the two techniques used for chest compression during neonatal resuscitation?

Answer: Two-thumb encircling hands technique (preferred) and Two-finger technique

Extra: The two-thumb technique is preferred in neonatal resuscitation as it generates higher peak systolic and coronary perfusion pressures compared to the two-finger technique.

Flashcard 102: _____ content of breast milk is low and may contribute to hemorrhagic disease of the newborn.

Answer: Vitamin K

Flashcard 103: What is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction in the newborn?

Answer: Anorectal malformations

Extra: Anorectal malformations (ARM) are the most common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction overall. Note: **Intestinal atresia** (specifically jejunoileal atresia) is the most common cause of neonatal **small bowel** obstruction.

Flashcard 104: Breast_____ jaundice is seen after 1 week of birth

Answer: milk

Flashcard 105: Post-term infants are those born after _____ completed weeks of gestation

Answer: 42

Flashcard 106: Lethargy appearing after the 2nd day in newborn infants, in particular, suggests _____.

Answer: infection

Flashcard 107: _____-onset sepsis in neonates is characterised by septicemia, pneumonia, or meningitis

Answer: Late

Flashcard 108: The most effective wavelength of light for phototherapy in neonatal indirect hyperbilirubinemia ranges from _____ nm (Blue-green light).

Answer: 460 490

Flashcard 109: At what postnatal age should the first ROP screening be performed for an infant with gestational age <28 weeks or birth weight <1200g?

Answer: 2–3 weeks

Extra: According to NNF guidelines: 1. First ROP screening is usually done at 4 weeks (30 days) of life for infants with BW ≤2000g or GA ≤34 weeks. 2. Earlier screening at 2–3 weeks of life is recommended for infants with BW <1200g or GA <28 weeks to detect aggressive posterior ROP (AP-ROP).

Flashcard 110: Hyperthermia in an infant is axillary temperature of _____ C

Answer: >37.5