Starting on:
May 17, 2024
Ending on:
May 17, 2024
Moderator(s):
Plainsview Hospital
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Plainsview Nursing Home
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May 17, 2024
Ending on:
May 17, 2024
Moderator(s):
Dr.
ANDREW ODHIAMBO
MBChB
Venue: MBChB
Plainsview Hospital
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Plainsview Nursing Home
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Assessment of a Newborn
Starting on:
May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024
Ending on:
May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024
Venue:
Plainsview Hospital
Plainsview Hospital
Description
The initial assessment: APGAR scoring system Purpose: is to assess the newborn´S immediate adjustment to extrauterine life Assessments @ 1 min. and 5 min A = appearance P = pulse G = grimace A = activity R = respirations APGAR Scores Apgar Evaluation of Newborn Infants A score of 0, 1, or 2 is given A total score of 10 indicates an infant in the best possible condition. An infant with a score of 0–3 in 1 min requires immediate resuscitation.
Objectives
The Apgar score is a practical method of systematically assessing newborn infants immediately after birth to help identify those requiring resuscitation
to predict survival in the neonatal period.
The 1-min Apgar score may signal the need for immediate resuscitation
the 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-min scores may indicate the probability of successfully resuscitating an infant.
A low score may be due to a number of factors, including drugs given to the mother during labor and immaturity
The Apgar score was not designed to predict neurologic outcome
Average weight: 7.5 lbs. (3.5 kg).
Average length: 20 in. (51 cm).
Head circumference: 13-14 in. (33-35.5 cm).
Chest circumference: 12-13 in. (30.5-33 cm).
Head circumference: 0.8 in. larger than chest circumference (2 cm).
Presenters
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Dr.
ANDREW ODHIAMBO
MBChB
General Practise