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What is riprop?
RIPROP is a group that raises money for research into preventative measures and treatment for premature babies affected by Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP).
Is prematurity considered a preexisting condition?
yes
What is the medical condition retinopathy of prematurity in premature infants?
Retinopathy of prematurity is a condition in which the blood vessels in the baby's eyes do not develop normally, and can, in some cases, result in blindness.
How is prematurity or premature birth treated?
Treatment depends on the complications. Often the premie is placed in a heat-controlled unit, fed oxygen, intravenous feedings, fetal monitoring, massage, may require drugs or surgery.
Can prematurity birth affect the menstrual cycle?
no..it wont affect your period
What is the differential diagnosis of retinopathy of prematurity?
night blindness and congenital syphillis
How is prematurity or premature birth diagnosed?
Prematurity is diagnosed by determining the gestational age of the baby using ultrasound imaging, calculating from a date of conception, using the Dubowitz exam, electronic fetal monitoring, blood samples.
What are some of the common medical conditions that occur in premature infants?
The medical conditions that may occur are respiratory distress syndrome, necrotizing enerocolitis, intraventricular hemorrhage, apnea of prematurity, patent ductus arteriosus, retinopathy of prematurity.
What does the term ROP stand for?
1) Regional Occupational Program 2) Retinopathy of Prematurity
What are 4 causes of bradycardia in the neonate?
collagen vascular disease in mother sinus bradycardia structural heart disease apnoea of prematurity
When does apnea of prematurity most commonly occur?
Apnea occurs most commonly when the infant is asleep.
Indications and contraindications of oxytocin challenge test?
prematurity, drug addiction, hypertension, uterine activity
