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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.
What is placental abruption in prematurity or premature birth?
Placental abruption is a medical condition in which the placenta detaches from the uterus.
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.
What is the medical condition maternal toxemia and how does it play a role in prematurity or premature birth?
Maternal toxemia is blood poisoning and may cause premature birth.
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.
