Question 1

what other disorders can cause fractures in infants ribs and its not abuse? she already had genetic testing for osteogenesis imperfecta and there was no abnormalities.

Accepted Answer

Usually trauma, but: May be an undiagnosed condition affecting bone structure. Causes of rib fractures in infancy include trauma (including birth trauma), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), chest surgery, and chest physiotherapy, etc... Underlying conditions such as osteogenesis imperfecta, osteopenia of premature birth, and rickets (vitamin D metabolic problems) can cause infants to be at higher risk of fracture.

Question 2

are a lot of infants adopted the babies of drug users?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I do not know of the meaning of "a lot" but there are infants adopted whose mothers are drug users. This information is disclosed upfront so adopting parents have this information.

Question 3

how can the hospitals detox the drug infants?

Accepted Answer

Neonatal withdrawal : I believe you mean opiate withdrawal. These infants are born addicted to the same drug as mom took. There are several protocols. The infant is watched for withdrawal symptoms, then they are given an opiate to control the symptoms. Then these opiates are decreased, very slowly, to avoid the infant any discomfort. Eventually, it can be stopped. It can take weeks.

Question 4

which drug is better to treat staphylococcus in a premature infant?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus: If you are talking about a newborn, the treatment is Ampicillin and gentamicin.

Question 5

drug transfer to the fetus and to the breastfeeding infant: what do we know?"

Accepted Answer

Not a lot....: These studies are very difficult to do, especially on which drugs are transferred to the developing fetus. Animals models can tell you some information, but it is hard to interpret effects into people.

Question 6

toddler's daycare administered infant tylenol (acetaminophen) without my consent. is the drug safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes,at proper doses: This med has been around for at lease 5 decades that I know of and is well tolerated by infants. The proper dos for size is well studied and on most produces.Like any good medicine, it is strong enough to do good, but used wrong, can do harm.

Question 7

why does the u.s. have such a high infant mortality rate?

Accepted Answer

High premature birth: Approximately 2/3 of infants dying within 12 months of birth die within a month from birth(neonatal death).  30-40% of neonatal deaths are directly related with prematurity/low birth weight and  complications thereof.

Question 8

what food maks infant taller?

Accepted Answer

Interesting question: If your only reason for asking is just because you want your kid to be tall, then skip past what i say because it won't help you. If you're asking about food making an infant taller because you're interested in making the infant healthier, follow this link to livestrong:

http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/69870-kids-grow-taller/.

Question 9

how to do cardio with an infant?

Accepted Answer

Runner-stroller: Manny big stores carry the so-called runner-stroller (big wheels) designed for faster speed, thus you can use to push your infant along while running/exercising. Just make sure you find a path that is relatively smooth. You can also do treadmill, stationary bike, infront-of-tv activities at home while baby is asleep. If there is a will, there is a way--and u have the will. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 10

must my infant's diet include fat?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Fat is an essential part of an infants diet. It is necessary for brain development.

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Drug transfer to the fetus and to the breastfeeding infant: what do we know?"

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Toddler's daycare administered infant tylenol (acetaminophen) without my consent. is the drug safe?

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