Low birth weight, prematurity and jaundice in infancy - ClinicalKey
Care of the sick newborn is often complex, and requires specialized training and equipment. However, remembering the basic principles will allow you to provide emergency care for the sick newborn, regardless of diagnosis, until specialized help is available: Keep the baby pink . Initial resuscitation should follow the usual ABC guidelines (see Chapters 5.1 5.2 and 11.1 ). After that, many babies will maintain breathing with supplemental oxygen until more sophisticated respiratory support is available. If an oxygen saturation monitor is available, give only enough oxygen to keep a preterm baby's oxygen saturations between 86% and 94%, and a term baby's saturations above 95%. Keep the baby warm . Cooling increases the baby's oxygen and glucose requirements and is associated with increased mortality. Dry the baby and put a hat on to reduce heat loss while you are assessing other problems. Use a radiant heater, electric blanket or incubator if available. Keep the baby fed. Sick babies are
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