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newborn care
priorities in the initial phaze of newborn care
Question | Answer |
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priorities in the initial phase of newborn care order: RR-HR- BP-temp | airway - secure & maintain airway (mouth before nose) oxygenation - assess for brady&tachypnea, grunting, crackles, wheezes, retrations, nasal flaring, cyanosis thermoregulation - monitor for s/s of cold stress ID: name badns, electronic mtrng, foot& |
conduction | loss of heat via direct contact with a cooler surface - cover surface w/blanket, warm stethoscope |
convection | loss of heat from body surface to cooler air currents. eliminate draft, warm room |
radiation | loss of heat via transfer of heat from body surface to cooler surfaces & objects not in direct contact w/body. move baby far away from windows, airconditioner. keep cribs away from drafts and walls |
evaporation | conversion of surface liquid to vapor. dry quickly, wrap, & place hat on baby at birth. |