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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.
What are 4 causes of bradycardia in the neonate?
collagen vascular disease in mother sinus bradycardia structural heart disease apnoea of prematurity
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.
Is prematurity considered a preexisting condition?
yes
What are the common causes of apnea in children?
prematurity, bronchial disturbances or pneumonia, airway blockage or choking on a foreign object, holding the breath, seizures, meningitis, regurgitating food, or asthma attacks
What is the differential diagnosis of retinopathy of prematurity?
night blindness and congenital syphillis
Can prematurity birth affect the menstrual cycle?
no..it wont affect your period
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 does the term ROP stand for?
1) Regional Occupational Program 2) Retinopathy 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
What is the medical condition apnea of prematurity in babies born too soon?
Apnea of prematurity occurs when the infant stops breathing for periods lasting up to 20 seconds. It is often associated with a slowing of the heart rate, skin color may change to a hue of blue.
