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show A result of immature lungs and a lack of surfactant—leads to decreased gas exchange. S&S several hours after birth—grunting, tachypnea, retractions, and nasal flaring  
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia   show
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Poor control of body temp   show
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show skin to skin contact-placed directly on mom/dad's chest-helps calm, keep warm and promotes bonding  
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Before 34 weeks   show
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Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)   show
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show eye matures at 34 weeks. Can cause retinal detachment--caused by high blood levels of 02.  
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show prone to dehydration and edema, electrolyte imbalance.  
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show babies RBC are being broken down. jaundice occurs in the 1st 24hrs  
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hyperbilirubenemia   show
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show insuffient store of glycogen and fat. plasma glucose levels <40mg/dl. weak cry, tremor, lethargy, convulsion.  
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hydrocephalus   show
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S &S of hydrocephalus   show
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show shine a light to the head to see the extra fluid. it will turn red  
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Spina bifida   show
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Spina Bifida Cystica   show
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show contains a portion of membranes and CSF pocket/membrane protruding out, lump on back  
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show contains membranes, spinal cord  
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show to minimize the child's disability-with meningomyelocele there may be paralysis, loss of bowel and bladder control  
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show slight to severe, repaired at 3 months, palate repaired 12-18 months. long term dental and speech problems after repair.  
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Hip Dysplasia   show
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Barlow's test   show
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show abducting the thighs and applying gentle pressure forward over the greater trochanter produces a 'clunk"  
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show 1-6month hips in position of flexion and abduction  
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show thorax down the legs, the whole torso  
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talipes equinovarus   show
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show severe hemolytic reaction-causes severe anemia, cadiac decompensation, edema, acites, hypoxia, and possible fetal death.  
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show caused by anythiing that causes massive breakdown of red blood cells. occurs in 24hr after birth.  
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show may be used to reduce serum bilirubin levels. under flouescent light, cover eyes and external genetalia in boys.  
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show may receive an exchange blood transfusion  
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Down Syndrome/trisomy 21   show
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show autosomal recessive trait=among sexes. deficiency of the lack of the enzyme phenyalanine cannot convert to tyrosine and phylalanine accumulates in the blood. SEVERE retardation  
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show causes elevation of leucine, isoleucine and valine result in acidosis, cerebral degeneration and death if not treated within 2 wks.---Diet low in branch chain amino-acids  
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metabolic disorder: Galactosemia   show
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show cataracts, mental retardation and cirrhosis of the liver  
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show <38 weeks  
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Post term   show
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SGA   show
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show weight above the 90th%  
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show growth retardation- not growing properly  
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possible causes of preterm birth   show
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show thin and transparent skin, blood vessel are visible, lanugo (fine hair) covers the shoulders, arms and forehead, a lot of vernix caseosa. few creases on soles of the feet  
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show immature alveoli of the lungs, weak, undeveloped muscles in the chest, weak, immature cough adn gag reflex, deficient amount of surfactant  
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show Newborn strightens arms and hands outward while the knees flex. When the newborn is startled by a loud noise or lifted slightly above the crib. Fingers form a C.  
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show newborn grasps and holds the object or finger firmly. When newborns palm is stimulated. (lessens at 3 to 4 months)  
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show Newborn turns head to the side and opens the lips to suck. When newborns mouth or cheek is touched.  
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show when an object is placed in newborns mouth or lips.  
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show fanning and hyperextension of all the toes; when the bottom of the foot is stroked from the heel upward across the ball of the foot.  
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Trunk incurvation   show
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show when held up, and newborns foot touches the ground, the other foot raises in a stepping motion.  
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show Cramping pain after childbirth, caused by alternating relaxation and contraction of uterine muscles.  
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show Absence or lack of usual muscle tone.  
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Attachment   show
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show Development of a strong emotional tie of a parent to a newborn. Also called claiming or binding in.  
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show A process that converts living cells into simpler compounds. Involved in involution (normal changes) of the uterus after childbirth.  
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show The endometrium during pregnancy. All except the deepest layer is shed after childbirth.  
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Diastasis recti   show
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show Difficult or painful coitus in women.  
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En face   show
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show Swelling of the breasts resulting from increased blood flow, edema, and the presence of milk.  
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show Intense fascination and close face-to-face observation between father and newborn.  
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Entrainment   show
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show Surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening.  
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Fingertipping   show
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Fourth trimester   show
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show Part of the uterus that is farthest from the cervix, above the openings of the fallopian tubes.  
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show Retrogressive changes that return the reproductive organs, particularly the uterus, to their nonpregnant size and condition.  
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show Alternate contracting and relaxing of the pelvic floor muscles to strengthen them.  
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Lactation   show
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show A phase of maternal adaptation that involves relinquishing previous roles and assuming a new role as a parent.  
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Lochia alba   show
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Lochia rubra   show
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show Pink or brown-tinged vaginal discharge that follows lochia rubra; composed largely of serous exudate, blood, and leukocytes.  
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show Release of milk from the alveoli into the ducts. Also called the letdown reflex.  
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show Posterior pituitary hormone that stimulates uterine contractions and the milk-ejection reflex. Also prepared synthetically.  
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show Temporary, self-limited period of weepiness experienced by many new others beginning in the 1st week after childbirth.  
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show Anterior pituitary hormone that promotes growth of breast tissue and stimulates production of milk.  
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Puerperium   show
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Reciprocal bonding behaviors   show
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show Acronym for redness, ecchymosis, edema, discharge, and approximation. Useful for assessing wound healing or the presence of inflammation or infection.  
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show Feelings of jealousy and fear of replacement when a young child must share parental attention with a newborn infant.  
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Subinvolution   show
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show Second phase of maternal adaptation, during which the mother assumes control of her own care and initiates care of the infant.  
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show First phase of maternal adaptation, during which the mother passively accepts care and comfort and details about the newborn.  
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Acrocyanosis   show
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Asphyxia   show
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show Unusable component of hemolyzed (broken down) erythrocytes.  
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show Highly vascular specialized fat found in the newborn that provides more heat than other fat when metabolized.  
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show Light brown birthmarks.  
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show Area of edema over the presenting part of the fetus or newborn, resulting from pressure against the cervix. Often called simply "caput."  
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show Bleeding between the periosteum and skull from pressure during birth; does not cross suture lines.  
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show Abnormality of the nasal septum that obstructs one or both nasal passages.  
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Chordee   show
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show Premature closure of the sutures of the infant's head.  
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show Failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum.  
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show Abnormal placement of the urinary meatus on the dorsal side of the penis.  
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Erythema toxicum   show
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Fetal lung fluid   show
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First period of reactivity   show
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Hyperbilirubinemia   show
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Hypospadias   show
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Jaundice   show
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Lanugo   show
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show White cysts, 1 to 2 mm in size, from distended sebaceous glands.  
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show Shaping of the fetal head during movement through the birth canal.  
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show Bruiselike marks that occur mostly in newborns with dark skin tones.  
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show Environment in which body temperature is maintained without an increase in metabolic rate or oxygen use.  
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show stork bites, telangiectatic nevi), Flat, pink areas on the nape of the neck, forehead, or eyelids resulting from dilation of the capillaries.  
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show Permanent purple birthmark; also called portwine stain.  
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Nevus vasculosus   show
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show Process of heat production, without shivering, by oxidation of brown fat.  
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show Cessation of breathing lasting 5 to 10 seconds followed by 10 to 15 seconds of rapid respirations without changes in color or heart rate.  
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show Area of the chest in which the heart sounds are loudest when auscultated.  
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Polycythemia   show
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show More than 10 digits on the hands or feet.  
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show Vaginal bleeding in the newborn, resulting from withdrawal of placental hormones.  
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show Period after the first sleep following birth when the newborn may have an elevated pulse and respiratory rate and excessive mucus.  
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show A turning inward ("crossing") or outward of the eyes caused by poor tone in the muscles that control eye movement.  
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Surfactant   show
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Syndactyly   show
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show Respiratory rate greater than 60 breaths per minute in the newborn after the first hour of life.  
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Thermogenesis   show
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Thermoregulation   show
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show Thick, white substance that protect  
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show Excessive amount of bilirubin in the blood.  
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show Yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood.  
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Ophthalmia neonatorum   show
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show Flattening or asymmetry of the head  
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show Fold of skin covering the glans penis; foreskin; may be removed by circumcision.  
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show Maintenance of body temperature.  
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show Breast fluid secreted during pregnancy and the first 7 to 10 days after childbirth.  
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show Swelling of the breasts that occurs when milk begins to be produced.  
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show First breast milk received in a feeding.  
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show Breast milk received near the end of a feeding; contains higher fat content than foremilk.  
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Latch-on   show
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show See milk-ejection reflex.  
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show Inflammation of the breast, usually caused by engorgement with stasis of milk in the ducts or by infection.  
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Mature milk   show
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show Release of milk from the alveoli into the ducts; also known as the let-down reflex.  
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show Sucking during which little or no milk flow is obtained or with an object such as a pacifier or finger.  
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show Steady, rhythmic suckling at the breast or sucking at a bottle to obtain milk.  
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show Hormone produced by the posterior pituitary gland that stimulates uterine contractions and the milk-ejection reflex; also prepared synthetically.  
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show Anterior pituitary hormone that promotes growth of breast tissue and stimulates production of milk.  
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show Giving or taking nourishment from the breast. Sometimes used interchangeably with sucking, which refers to drawing into the mouth with a partial vacuum, as with a bottle or pacifier.  
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show Breast milk that appears between secretion of colostrum and mature milk.  
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show Absence or lack of usual muscle tone.  
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Dilation and curettage (D&C)   show
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Embolus   show
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Hematoma   show
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show Excess volume of amniotic fluid (more than 2000 ml at term). Also called polyhydramnios.  
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show Abnormally decreased volume of circulating fluid in the body.  
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Hypovolemic shock   show
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show Infection of the breast.  
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show Infection of the decidua, myometrium, and parametrial tissues of the uterus.  
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show Placenta that is abnormally adherent to the uterine wall. If the condition is more advanced, it is called placenta increta (the placenta extends into the uterine muscle) or placenta percreta (the placenta extends through the uterine muscle).  
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Psychosis   show
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Subinvolution   show
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Thrombus   show
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Apneic spells   show
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show Chronic pulmonary condition in which damage to the infant's lungs requires prolonged dependence on supplemental oxygen. Also called chronic lung disease.  
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show Stretchability or elasticity of the lungs and thorax that allows distention without resistance during respirations.  
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Containment   show
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show Gestational age that a preterm infant would be if still in utero. May also be called developmental age.  
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show Nutrients supplied to the gastrointestinal tract orally or by feeding tube.  
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show An infant weighing 1000 g (2 lb, 3 oz) or less at birth.  
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Intrauterine growth restriction   show
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Large-for-gestational-age infant   show
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show Infant whose weight is less than 2500 g (5 lb, 8 oz) at birth.  
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show Infant birth weight above the 90th percentile for gestational age. Some sources use weight more than 4000 g (8 lb, 13 oz) or 4500 g (9 lb, 15 oz).  
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Minimal enteral nutrition   show
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Necrotizing enterocolitis   show
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Noncompliance   show
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Parenteral nutrition   show
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show Cessation of breathing lasting 5 to 10 seconds followed by 10 to 15 seconds of rapid respirations without changes in color or heart rate.  
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Periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage   show
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show Condition in which a postterm infant shows characteristics indicative of poor placental functioning before birth. Also called dysmaturity syndrome.  
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show An infant born after 42 weeks of gestation.  
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show An infant born before the beginning of the 38th week of gestation. Also called premature infant.  
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Pulse oximetry   show
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show Condition caused by insufficient production of surfactant in the lungs; results in atelectasis, hypoxia, and hypercapnia (increased CO2).  
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show Condition in which damage to blood vessels in the retina may cause decreased vision or blindness.  
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Small-for-gestational-age infant   show
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Transcutaneous oxygen monitoring   show
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Very-low-birth-weight infant   show
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