... Two groups of neonates are born weighing less than the normal minimum birth weight of 5½ lb (2,500 g) — those who are born prematurely (before 37 weeks’ gestation) and those who are small for gestational age (SGA). Premature neonates weigh an appropriate... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Cesarean birth, also known as cesarean section, is delivery of a neonate by surgical incision through the abdomen and uterus. It can be performed as elective surgery or as an emergency procedure when conditions prohibit vaginal delivery. ... Causes and incidence ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is a spontaneous break or tear in the amniochorial sac before onset of regular contractions, resulting in progressive cervical dilation. Labor usually starts within 24 hours; more than 80% of these neonates are... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Premature labor, also called preterm labor, is the onset of rhythmic uterine contractions that produce cervical change after fetal viability but before fetal maturity. It usually occurs between the 20th and 37th weeks of gestation.... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Premature ejaculation refers to a male’s inability to control the ejaculatory reflex during intravaginal containment, resulting in persistently early ejaculation. This common sexual disorder affects all age-groups; however, it’s more common in younger... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Two groups of neonates are born weighing less than the normal minimum birth weight of 5½ lb (2,500 g)—those who are born prematurely (before the 37th week of gestation) and those who are small for gestational age (SGA). The premature neonate weighs an appropriate amount for his... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) is a spontaneous break or tear in the amniochorial sac before the onset of regular contractions, resulting in progressive cervical dilation. PROM occurs in nearly 10% of all pregnancies over 20 weeks&rsquo... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Two groups of neonates are born weighing less than the normal minimum birth weight of 51⁄2 lb (2,500 g)—those who are born prematurely (before 37 weeks' gestation) and those who are small for gestational age (SGA). Premature neonates weigh an appropriate... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Author:
Sarika Joshi, MD
What to Do - Take Action
Pediatricians should be familiar with the management of newborn infants in
the delivery room. The International Guidelines 2000 Conference on Cardiopulmonary... Suggested Readings
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Renée Roberts, MD
What to Do - Make a Decision
Whenassessingapatientwhoishypoxic,monitorstomeasurepulseoximetry,
electrocardiogram, and blood pressure should be placed while providing
supplemental oxygen. The mental status should be... Suggested Reading
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... J. Nina Ham, MDAndrea Kelly, MD Premature Adrenarche - BASICS Premature Adrenarche - description Appearance of small amounts of pubic hair before age 8 in girls and age 9 in boys Recent data suggest that the onset of ... Premature Adrenarche - DIAGNOSIS ... Premature Adrenarche - TREATMENT ... Premature Adrenarche - FOLLOW UP ... Premature Adrenarche - bibliography ... Premature Adrenarche - CODES ... Premature Adrenarche - FAQ
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... Olga T. Hardy, MDAndrea Kelly, MD Premature Thelarche - BASICS Premature Thelarche - description Breast development <8 years of age in girls with no other signs of pubertal development A recent study suggested that> ... Premature Thelarche - DIAGNOSIS ... Premature Thelarche - TREATMENT ... Premature Thelarche - FOLLOW UP ... Premature Thelarche - bibliography ... Premature Thelarche - CODES ... Premature Thelarche - PATIENT TEACHING-MED ... Premature Thelarche - FAQ
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