The Newborn
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
INTENSIVE CARE NURSERY
- Special nursery that can provide immediate intensive care just
- After birth for babies who need it.
Photo by EMS Shane in Portland
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS
- Heated, completely enclosed beds for newborn who need intensive
- care.
Photo by Army Medicine
NEONATOLOGY
- A branch of medicine concerned with the care, development, and diseases of newborn.
Photo by maria mono
BRAZELTON SCALE
- A test used to determine whether a baby has problems interacting with the
- Environment, handling motor processes, controlling his or her physical state,
- Or responding to stress.
ANEMIA
- A low level of oxygen-carrying substances in the blood.
PHENYLKETONURIA
- A disease that can cause mental retardation if left untreated by diet.
Photo by FrankGuido
JAUNDICE
- A liver condition that can make the skin, tissues, and body fluids look yellow.
Photo by davidlevilindsay
WELL-BABY CHECKUP
- A routine medical visit in which the doctor examines a baby for signs of good health
- And proper growth.
Photo by dr.nixon
ROOTING REFLEX
- Reflex that helps babies search for food by turning the head and moving the mouth in response to a
- Touch on the cheeks or mouth.
Photo by aarbuckle9
SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME
- A syndrome in which a baby dies without warning in his or her sleep.
COLIC
- A condition in which a baby has intense abdominal pain and cries inconsolably.
Photo by patkashtock
