Question 1

what are the effects of light on growth of premature/preterm/low birth weight infants?

Accepted Answer

See below: Light will not effect their growth.

Question 2

can preterm ivh have long-tern effects on mental health?had grade 4 ivh as infant, no apparent neurological damage but severe anxiety.related?

Accepted Answer

Maybe. Maybe not.: Severe intraventricular hemorrhage usually means many brain cells died off... and would affect everything in the life of that person from that point onward, for better or for worse, but we hope for better rather than for worse. The question is, whether one's anxiety level would have been worse, would have been better, or would have been the same, without the IVH. Nobody can tell with certainty.

Question 3

what problems can result from a late diagnosis of pyloric stenosis in infants?

Accepted Answer

Severe dehydration: If a baby has delayed diagnosis of pyloric stenosis the baby may have profound dehydration and metabolic alkalosis.   Thankfully with directed rehydration over hours to days this can be corrected and then the baby can undergo surgery to repair the problem.

Question 4

can dandy walker syndrome become worse in late adulthood when already diagnosis as an infant?

Accepted Answer

Dandy Walker Syndrom: Yes, it can get worse. This is particularly true if the patient never got a shunt (or it stopped working) and the intracranial pressure increases. These patients have a broad range of neuro abnormalities so generalizations for a particular patient aren't much help,

Question 5

delaying 12 month vaccinations? how late after the one year birthday can an infant's 12 month vaccinations be delayed?

Accepted Answer

Why delay ??: Delay means simply loss of protection.Somewhat like driving without insurance. Delay doesn't mean you must start over at some point, it just means the kid remains vulnerable to the diseases they prevent during a period when their body is more vulnerable to the effect of those illnesses.The schedules are based on how early effective protective levels can be provided by the vaccines.

Question 6

radiator type oil-filled space heater in infant son's room was leaking.i didn't realize until a few days late.was he exposed to toxic fumes?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: The oil is not likely to be inhaled as it typically does not go into the gaseous or vapor state. However, i would discuss with your pediatrician. If you childe should begin wheezing, i would take him to the er.

Question 7

had one brief tonic clonic seizure with a fever as an infant . in late teens developed partial and then generalized seizures. possible connection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, common risk: A febrile seizure is a risk factor for seizures later in life.  It is typically associated with complex partial seizures with onset in the temporal lobe.  A febrile seizure in childhood can lead to a structural change in the brain called "mesial temporal sclerosis" which is scarring in the middle of the temporal lobe due to damage to an area called the hippocampus.

Question 8

what are some of the long term effects of being a preterm baby?

Accepted Answer

See below: Bronchopulomary dysplasia- premature lung development
delayed growth and development
mental or physical disability or delay
retinopathy of prematurity with possible vision loss.

Question 9

why should we stop preterm contractions; isn't that my body telling me the baby is ready to come out?

Accepted Answer

Term is best  4 baby: Preterm labor affect 1/8 of pregnancies making it one of the most common complications of pregnancy. Preterm birth can lead to serious complications. You and your doctor will monitor for signs or preterm labor as part of your routine prenatal care. There are medications to slow or stop labor that can be used if needed and some women qualify for weekly Progesterone shots.

Question 10

what is dose of total parentral nutrision fo preterm baby 28weeks gestasional age keeping npo on mechanical ventillator?

Accepted Answer

Complex formula: I'm not a pediatrician / NICU specialist, but the recipe and total amount of TPN given to my daughter when she was in the NICU varied depending on weight, her age, and her clinical condition. There's not 1 right answer; it depends on a complex formula &amp; the judgment of the neonatologist, nutritionist, and pediatrician.

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What are the effects of light on growth of premature/preterm/low birth weight infants?

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Can preterm ivh have long-tern effects on mental health?had grade 4 ivh as infant, no apparent neurological damage but severe anxiety.related?

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What problems can result from a late diagnosis of pyloric stenosis in infants?

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Can dandy walker syndrome become worse in late adulthood when already diagnosis as an infant?

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Delaying 12 month vaccinations? how late after the one year birthday can an infant's 12 month vaccinations be delayed?

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Radiator type oil-filled space heater in infant son's room was leaking.i didn't realize until a few days late.was he exposed to toxic fumes?

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Had one brief tonic clonic seizure with a fever as an infant . in late teens developed partial and then generalized seizures. possible connection?

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What are some of the long term effects of being a preterm baby?

A member asked:

Why should we stop preterm contractions; isn't that my body telling me the baby is ready to come out?

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What is dose of total parentral nutrision fo preterm baby 28weeks gestasional age keeping npo on mechanical ventillator?

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