Neonatology — Flashcards

Flashcard 11: _____ is the mc cause of infant mortality in india

Answer: LBW

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Flashcard 12: The **perinatal period** (WHO definition) is from _____

Answer: 22nd week of gestation to 7th day after birth

Flashcard 13: Late neonatal period is from _____ days of life

Answer: 7 to 28

Extra: Early neonatal period: 0–7 days Late neonatal period: 7–28 days

Flashcard 14: head circumference of baby should be measured within _____ time of birth

Answer: 3 days

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Flashcard 15: weight of the baby should be measured within _____ of birth

Answer: 1 hour

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Flashcard 16: early neonatal time is from _____

Answer: birth to 7 days

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Flashcard 17: Kangaroo mother care includes

Answer: 1. **S**kin-to-skin contact 2. **A**dequate nutrition (Exclusive breastfeeding) 3. **N**early discharge and follow-up 4. **S**upport to the mother (Components of Kangaroo Mother Care)

Extra: KMC is indicated for stable LBW babies (<2500g). Benefits include thermal regulation, increased breastfeeding, and reduced sepsis/mortality.

Flashcard 18: cord drops off after _____ days

Answer: 5-7

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Flashcard 19: _____ triad is seen in congenital rubella syndrome and consists of:Cataract, SNHL and patent ductus arteriosus

Answer: Gregg's

Flashcard 20: Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is associated with _____ due to decreased stress-induced release of fetal glucocorticoids

Answer: C-section delivery