NURS 3330 Chapter Notes - Chapter 17: Sepsis, Jaundice, Bilirubin
16 Jan 2017
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Neonates born between 32 and 34 weeks gestation. Neonates born between 34 and 37 weeks gestation. Cortiocosteroids, betamethasone, or dexamethasone are given to the mother in the event of preterm labor. A life-threatening lung disorder that results from underdeveloped and small alveoli and insufficient levels of pulmonary surfactant. Pulmonary surfactant is made of 90% phospholipids and 10% proteins. A chronic lung problem that affects neonates who have been treated with mechanical ventilation and oxygen for problems like rds. 30-40% of infants weighing less than 1,500 grams and less than 32 weeks gestation. Occurs in premature neonates who are less than 28 weeks gestation. Post-term neonate: a neonate who is delivered after the completion of 41 weeks gestation. Postmaturity syndrome: the fetus begins to use its subcutaneous fat stores and glycemic stores. Causes respiratory failure in term and post term neonates. Meconium is released into the amniotic fluid in 4-14% of deliveries. In 5-11% of these cases meconium aspiration syndrome occurs.
