PSYC 2450 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Pethidine, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Muscle Tone
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Anesthetics (loss of sensation): pudendal epidural general anesthesia. Apgar test: 5 characteristics, each rated 0-2, heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, colour, reflex irritability, often repeated 5 min later score 7 is good; score 4 requires medical intervention assessing the newborn: Neonatal behavioural assessment scale: more subtle measure than apgar administered a few days after birth assesses strength of 20 inborn reflexes, changes in state, and responsiveness to social stimuli the social environment surrounding birth: Mother"s experience: sensitive period for emotional bonding: 6-12 hours after birth, maternity blues, 40-60% of new mothers, passes in a few weeks likely linked to hormonal changes, postpartum depression: 10% of new mothers can last for months serious depression father"s experience: engrossment, anoxia: Prolonged anoxia more neurologically damaging than mild anoxia. Low birth weight (< 2500 g): two types. Preterm infants: born 3+ weeks before due date: appropriate size (ie, small) for time in womb, biggest problem is breathing: little surfactin.
