NURS 3330 Chapter 7: Chapter 7 Outlines
7 Feb 2017
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The human infant less than 28 days old is a newborn, or neonate. The term newborn refers to any preterm, term, or postmature child. The infancy period is that period from 1 moth of age to 1 year of age. Gestation is the duration, in weeks, of pregnancy: average full-term baby: born after 38-42 weeks of pregnancy, preterm infant: born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, postmature infant: born after 42 weeks of pregnancy. Care associated with the majority of full-term infants >38 weeks gestation is primarily to protect and support the neonate during its physiological transition to extraterine life. If suctioning, suction mouth first, then nose to remove mucus and blood with bulb syringe. Depress the bulb first and them insert into the orifice to remove secretions. Maintain thermoregulation with immediate drying and removal of wet linens. Chilling increases oxygen consumption and metabolism by evaporation.
