Q: what is neonatal tetanus?

Affects babies <1mo: In cultures where tetanus immunization is not common, babies are born without any tetanus protection they would otherwise gain from their mother. If you add this to inconsistant hygene, unsterile tools used at delivery, or the application of dung(in some cultures) to speed the separation of the umbilical cord stump, these babies may acquire tetanus and die in the first month.

Q: what is neonatal nursing?

Neonatal nurses: They are nurse who have extra training and experience to take care of newborns at the neonatal ICU. Those babies could be in the hospital due to prematurity, infections, congenital anomalies, depression or difficult transition around time of birth, etc

Question 1

saw small spider in house that flicked away and now cannot find spider. what would happen if 2 1/2 week old newborn swallowed spider?

Accepted Answer

Spider: Highly unlikely the 2.5 week old swallowed a spider but if that actually happened, the spider will come out in the diaper- i.e. dead. AS long as your baby is acting well and eating well you shouldn't worry

Question 2

newborn was diagnosed with herpangina, prescribed magic mouthwash, are there any side effects? and what if its swallowed

Accepted Answer

Call pediatrician: Please call your pediatrician. They will have specific directions  for the use of this mouth wash, and the frequency of use. Newborn medicine is extremely complicated. Call your baby's doctor tonight with your questions.. Take care...

Question 3

what is the role of neonatal fellows?

Accepted Answer

See below: They are pediatricians that are undergoing further training. This training will help them to provide care for premature and sick babies. During their training, they will be involved with the care of neonates and help educate pediatric residents.

Question 4

what would happen if i swallowed a aa battery?

Accepted Answer

Go to hospital: Battery can leak and cause significant internal damage.

Question 5

i accidentally swallowed a dime. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Swallowing a Dime: Usualy a dime will pass through without any ill effects . Are you sure it was a dime - if it was a thin wafer-type battery it could cause lots of harm. ?

Question 6

what must i do because i swallowed a small piece of cellotape?

Accepted Answer

: Relax. If you can drink fluids this material made it to your stomach and will likely pass in your poop in 2-4 days.

Question 7

i swallowed half of a lollipop. should i be worried and what will happen?

Accepted Answer

Lollipop: 
Any of the lollipop that is not broken down in your GI tract should be passed in your stool.

Question 8

what is air swallowing?

Accepted Answer

Natural event: Burping is caused by air that you swallow.  Most of us don't swallow air on purpose. But eating air is easier to do than you might think. You can increase the chances of swallowing air by: smoking, chewing gum, drinking through a straw, sucking on hard candies, drinking a lot of carbonated beverages and eating or drinking quickly.

Question 9

what is neonatal tetanus?

Accepted Answer

Affects babies <1mo: In cultures where tetanus immunization is not common, babies are born without any tetanus protection they would otherwise gain from their mother. If you add this to inconsistant hygene, unsterile tools used at delivery, or the application of dung(in some cultures) to speed the separation of the umbilical cord stump, these babies may acquire tetanus and die in the first month.

Question 10

what is neonatal nursing?

Accepted Answer

Neonatal nurses: They are nurse who have extra training and experience to take care of newborns at the neonatal ICU. Those babies could be in the hospital due to prematurity, infections, congenital anomalies, depression or difficult transition around time of birth, etc

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Saw small spider in house that flicked away and now cannot find spider. what would happen if 2 1/2 week old newborn swallowed spider?

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Newborn was diagnosed with herpangina, prescribed magic mouthwash, are there any side effects? and what if its swallowed

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What is the role of neonatal fellows?

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What would happen if i swallowed a aa battery?

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I accidentally swallowed a dime. what should i do?

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What must i do because i swallowed a small piece of cellotape?

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I swallowed half of a lollipop. should i be worried and what will happen?

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What is air swallowing?

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What is neonatal tetanus?

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What is neonatal nursing?

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