Preterm Infants

A baby is considered preterm if it is born before the [blank_start]37[blank_end]th week of gestation

Birth before [blank_start]22[blank_end] weeks is considered incompatible with life

Woman with a multiple pregnancy are more likely to have a post term birth

On average: Women with twins give birth around [blank_start]37[blank_end] weeks Women with triplets give birth around [blank_start]34[blank_end] weeks

Preterm babies have increased sensitivity to the [blank_start]cold[blank_end], have reduced production of [blank_start]pulmonary surfactant[blank_end] and are more likely to be [blank_start]hypoglycaemic[blank_end]

If a baby is <28 weeks gestation, their body (not head) is placed in a plastic bag post birth in order to keep them warm

The umbilical cord should be clamped as soon as possible after birth.

Newborn babies generate most of their heat by shivering vigorously

Which medical condition involving the infarction and subsequent necrosis of a portion of the bowel can be treated via parenteral nutrition? [blank_start]Necrotising Enterocolitis[blank_end]

Exclusive breastfeeding protects against necrotising enterocolitis

A lack of which substance causes respiratory distress in premature babies? A lack of [blank_start]pulmonary surfactant[blank_end]

A lack of pulmonary [blank_start]surfactant[blank_end] causes respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature babies

Which type of medication can be given to mothers if they are expected to have a premature birth, in order to protect her child against Respiratory Distress Syndrome? [blank_start]Steroids[blank_end]

Which substance is also typically given intravenously in women giving birth preterm for neuroprotection of her child? [blank_start]Magnesium Sulphate[blank_end]

What appearance do the lungs have on CXR in a baby with respiratory distress?

Neonates are at an increased risk of intraventricular haemorrhage. Which substance is given to the mother in order to protect the foetus from this? [blank_start]Magnesium Sulphate[blank_end]

When giving a neonate oxygen via a ventilator, you should aim to get the O2 sats to 100%.

Giving a neonate too much oxygen can result in [blank_start]blindness[blank_end]

Giving a neonate too much oxygen can result in [blank_start]blindness[blank_end]