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The Sick Baby
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the normal range of heart rate for a neonate | 120-150bpm |
| tachycardia is a heart rate.. | >200bpm |
| what is the normal respiratory rate for a neonate | 30-60 breaths/min |
| what is a tachypnoea | a respiratory rate of >60 breaths/min |
| what is the normal temperature range for a baby | 36-37*C |
| what is the normal capillary refill time | <2secs |
| state a reason for increased urination in the baby | hyperglycaemia, hypernatraemia etc |
| what might be a cause of no urination in the baby | blocked ureters |
| what is the definition of significant weight loss | >15% |