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what is the definition or description of: neonatal?

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Terminology issues: The term neonatal is generally used to describe events that occur with an infant within the first 30 days after birth.Some practitioners are looser with the definition &  extend the interval to 60 days.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: neonatal lupus?

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Baby Lupus: Neonatal lupus erythematosus presents in infants, most often girls, born to mothers who carry the ro/ssa antibody. Neonatal lupus can cause a decrease in red cells (anemia), white blood cells and platelets, and a skin rash. Problems can also develop in the electrical system of the baby's heart (congenital heart block). A pacemaker for the baby's heart may be needed in this setting.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: neonatal herpes?

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See below: Neonatal herpes simplex is a herpes simplex infection that occurs in newborns and is usually passed along from the mother during delivery of the baby. It can be a life-threatening condition, and may affect the infant's brain, spinal cord and internal organs.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: total and direct neonatal bilirubin?

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Causes jaundice: Bilirubin is a breakdown product of heme (found in red blood cells) metabolism. It consists of both direct (water soluble) and indirect (water insoluble) forms. In a newborn, most of the bilirubin is in the indirect form. If the level gets high, it causes neonatal jaundice. See your pediatrician if your newborn looks yellow (jaundiced) or you have concerns.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: newborn screen?

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A blood test: This is most likely referring to a heal stick blood test that is performed at 24-48 hours after first feeding to test for different inherited diseases some of which have a very simple treatment to avoid complications. 
Each stat has it's own list of diseases it screens for. Almost all include hypothyroid, sickle cell, galactosemia and more. Often referred to as the pku test since phenylketonuria.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: neonatal seizures?

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Neonatal seizures: Seizures or convulsions that occurs in infants under one month of age.  The most common cause of neonatal seizures is hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy or HIE. HIE is a brain injury that occurs with a lack of oxygen. Neonatal seizures can be focal, limited to one part of the body, or generalized, occur on entire body.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: newborn meningitis?

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Infection...: In a newborn of the lining of the brain. 
It could be caused by bacteria or viruses.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: newborn cyanosis?

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Newborn cyanosis: blue color to baby after birth is common.
If in distress, breathing and oxygenation can be affected. Oxygen can be given after birth if a blue color
appears after birth, especially with chest retractions and distress. Sometimes, it can occur with congenital
heart issues, so referral is key to surgical repairs as indicated.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: newborn pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory distress: A description of a newborn with pneumonia is a newborn born to a mother who may have signs or symptoms of an infection.  Thus, a newborn may be born with respiratory difficulty (ie. rapid of difficult breathing) and require respiratory support (Oxygen and/or Ventilation Support).  They may or not have an elevated temperature.  A Chest X-ray will document chest infiltrates.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: hemolytic disease of newborn?

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HDN: During pregnancy, red blood cells from the unborn baby can cross into the mother's blood through the placenta. Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn occurs when the immune system of the mother sees a baby's red blood cells as foreign and produces antibodies against the baby's red blood cells. These antibodies attack the red blood cells in the baby's blood and cause them to break down too early.

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