Pediatric Lectures Unit Neonatology Total Lectures 06 Lecture

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Pediatric Lectures • Unit: Neonatology • Total Lectures: 06 • Lecture no: 3 •

Pediatric Lectures • Unit: Neonatology • Total Lectures: 06 • Lecture no: 3 • Topic: Prematurity, NEC

Neonatology Dr. Saba Haider Tarar MBBS, MCPS, FCPS (Pakistan), MRCPCH(AKP-London) Assistant Professor of Pediatrics.

Neonatology Dr. Saba Haider Tarar MBBS, MCPS, FCPS (Pakistan), MRCPCH(AKP-London) Assistant Professor of Pediatrics.

Objective: • • By the end of this lecture, the students will be able

Objective: • • By the end of this lecture, the students will be able to: Enlist causes of Premature delivery in a neonate Identify various problems of premature neonates Diagnose NEC Outline a working care plan of premature neonates

Definition • A live born neonate delivered before 37 completed weeks of gestation •

Definition • A live born neonate delivered before 37 completed weeks of gestation • 11 -13% in Pakistan

ETIOLOGY • Maternal causes: • Anemia, malnutrition, twin pregnancy, preeclampsia, chronic diseases, infections, smoking,

ETIOLOGY • Maternal causes: • Anemia, malnutrition, twin pregnancy, preeclampsia, chronic diseases, infections, smoking, structural uterine abnormalities • Fetal causes: • Fetal distress, twins, chromosomal disorders, infections, erythroblastosis fetalis • Others: • Polyhydramnios, PROM, Trauma

Problems of Prematurity • • Hypothermia Hypoglycemia Hypocalcemia RDS IVH Jaundice NEC

Problems of Prematurity • • Hypothermia Hypoglycemia Hypocalcemia RDS IVH Jaundice NEC

Problems of Prematurity • • PDA Infections Feeding problems Anemia ROP Rickets BPD

Problems of Prematurity • • PDA Infections Feeding problems Anemia ROP Rickets BPD

Problems of Prematurity • • Poor growth Cerebral Palsy Deafness hydrocephalus

Problems of Prematurity • • Poor growth Cerebral Palsy Deafness hydrocephalus

Premature Neonate

Premature Neonate

Management • Delivery room care: • Attended by pediatrician, proper CPR, gentle handling, maintain

Management • Delivery room care: • Attended by pediatrician, proper CPR, gentle handling, maintain Normo-thermia and Normo -glycemia • Immediately transport to NICU

NICU Care • • Temperature Oxygen Fluids & electrolytes Feeding Protect from infections Supplements

NICU Care • • Temperature Oxygen Fluids & electrolytes Feeding Protect from infections Supplements Identification and treatment of complication

Premature Neonate

Premature Neonate