Relier Pairs Newborn ComplicationsVersion en ligne Newborn Complications par Jennifer Mauck 1 Retinopathy 2 Apnea 3 Hypoglycemia 4 Cold Stress 5 Gavage Feeds 6 Sepsis 7 Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 8 Light therapy, monitor labs, promote feeds 9 Jaundice 10 Corrected Age 11 Necrotizing Enterocolitis Treatment for jaundice Common occurrence- provide stimulation if prolonged or accompanying symptoms (bradycardia) occur Expressed through mottling and apnea and can result from lack of brown fat. Hypoglycemia and respiratory distress can occur because of this. Atelectasis and thickening of lung tissues from prolonged oxygen dependency An excess of bilirubin that results from the breakdown of RBCs Allows infant to rest and prevents loss of calories from oral feeds Infant's age minus the number of weeks premature he was born Common risk d/t immature immune system. May be expressed by low temperature or lethargy Bilious emesis, abdominal distension, and diarrhea resulting from damage to the intestines from anoxia or infection Damage to the vessels in the eyes from prolonged use or large amounts of supplemental oxygen High pitched cry, jitteriness, respiratory compromise, seizures