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& PREMATURITY
LBW could be :
Term
Preterm
Postterm
Based on BW:
Low birth weight (LBW) : BW 1500 - < 2500 g
Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW): BW 1000 g -
<1500 g
Extremely LBW (ELBW) : BW < 1000 g
Based on GA:
Preterm baby Appropriate for
PRETERM BABY
is to have problem
Preterm baby may have a problem that is specific
Feeding difficulty
Abnormal body temperature
Breathing difficulty
Retinopathy of
prematurity
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Apnea of Prematurity
Jaundice
Bronchopulmonary
Intraventricular bleeding
Anaemia
Low blood glucose
Retinopathy of prematurity
Apnea of Prematurity
dysplasia
Osteopenia of
Prematurity
7+
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140
150
160
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to feed well.
Good feeding established by 34 35 weeks post-
menstrual age.
Provide special support & attention to the mother
breastfeeding
Assure the mother that breastfeeding will
exclusive breastfeeding
13
to drink
Avoid washing or wiping her nipples before breastfeeding
If the mother is too ill or she chooses not to breastfed
14
CALM
15
Established an IV line
Reassess the baby after 12 hours :
If the babys condition is improving restart feeds,
observing carefully
If the babys condition is not improving IV fluid at
12
18
22
26
30
33
35
10
15
18
22
26
28
30