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show A result of immature lungs and a lack of surfactant—leads to decreased gas exchange. S&S several hours after birth—grunting, tachypnea, retractions, and nasal flaring  
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia   show
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Poor control of body temp   show
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show skin to skin contact-placed directly on mom/dad's chest-helps calm, keep warm and promotes bonding  
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show hard time coordinating sucking, swallowing, and breathing  
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show An acute inflammation of the bowel that leads to necrosis-due to hypoxia and decreased blood supply to the bowel.  
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Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) rerolental fibroplasia)   show
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show prone to dehydration and edema, electrolyte imbalance.  
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show babies RBC are being broken down. jaundice occurs in the 1st 24hrs  
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hyperbilirubenemia   show
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hypoglycemia   show
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show Increase of cerebrospinal fluid with the ventricles of the brain, causes increased ICP and increased head size.  
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S &S of hydrocephalus   show
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transillumination   show
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Spina bifida   show
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Spina Bifida Cystica   show
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show contains a portion of membranes and CSF pocket/membrane protruding out, lump on back  
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show contains membranes, spinal cord  
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Habilitation   show
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Cleft Lip and Palate   show
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show head of the femur is partly or completely displaced as a result of shallow acetabulum (hip socket)  
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Barlow's test   show
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show abducting the thighs and applying gentle pressure forward over the greater trochanter produces a 'clunk"  
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show 1-6month hips in position of flexion and abduction  
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Spica cast   show
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talipes equinovarus   show
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Erythroblastosis Fetalis   show
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Pathologic Jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia)   show
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show may be used to reduce serum bilirubin levels. under flouescent light, cover eyes and external genetalia in boys.  
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show may receive an exchange blood transfusion  
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show most common genetic disorder. close eyes, round face, protruding tongue, mental retardation, limp flaccid posture.  
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show autosomal recessive trait=among sexes. deficiency of the lack of the enzyme phenyalanine cannot convert to tyrosine and phylalanine accumulates in the blood. SEVERE retardation  
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Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)   show
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metabolic disorder: Galactosemia   show
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show cataracts, mental retardation and cirrhosis of the liver  
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Preterm   show
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Post term   show
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show below 10th% regardless of gestation  
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show weight above the 90th%  
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show growth retardation- not growing properly  
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possible causes of preterm birth   show
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show thin and transparent skin, blood vessel are visible, lanugo (fine hair) covers the shoulders, arms and forehead, a lot of vernix caseosa. few creases on soles of the feet  
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Preterm problems with Infants   show
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Moro reflex   show
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Grasping reflex   show
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show Newborn turns head to the side and opens the lips to suck. When newborns mouth or cheek is touched.  
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Sucking reflex   show
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Babinski reflex   show
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show stroking of the spine causes the pelvis to turn to the stimulated side.  
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show when held up, and newborns foot touches the ground, the other foot raises in a stepping motion.  
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Afterpains   show
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Atony   show
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show Development of strong affectional ties as a result of interaction between an infant and a significant other.  
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show Development of a strong emotional tie of a parent to a newborn. Also called claiming or binding in.  
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show A process that converts living cells into simpler compounds. Involved in involution (normal changes) of the uterus after childbirth.  
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show The endometrium during pregnancy. All except the deepest layer is shed after childbirth.  
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Diastasis recti   show
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Dyspareunia   show
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show Position that allows eye-to-eye contact between the newborn and a parent.  
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show Swelling of the breasts resulting from increased blood flow, edema, and the presence of milk.  
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show Intense fascination and close face-to-face observation between father and newborn.  
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show Newborn movement in rhythm with adult speech, particularly high-pitched tones, which are more easily heard.  
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Episiotomy   show
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show First tactile (touch) experience between mother and newborn. The mother explores the infant's body with her fingertips only.  
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show First 12 weeks after birth, a time of transition for parents and siblings.  
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Fundus   show
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show Retrogressive changes that return the reproductive organs, particularly the uterus, to their nonpregnant size and condition.  
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show Alternate contracting and relaxing of the pelvic floor muscles to strengthen them.  
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show Secretion of milk from the breasts. Also describes the period of time of breastfeeding.  
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show A phase of maternal adaptation that involves relinquishing previous roles and assuming a new role as a parent.  
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Lochia alba   show
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Lochia rubra   show
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show Pink or brown-tinged vaginal discharge that follows lochia rubra; composed largely of serous exudate, blood, and leukocytes.  
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Milk-ejection reflex   show
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Oxytocin   show
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show Temporary, self-limited period of weepiness experienced by many new others beginning in the 1st week after childbirth.  
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Prolactin   show
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show Period from the end of childbirth until involution of the reproductive organs is complete, approximately 6 weeks.  
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Reciprocal bonding behaviors   show
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REEDA   show
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Sibling rivalry   show
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Subinvolution   show
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show Second phase of maternal adaptation, during which the mother assumes control of her own care and initiates care of the infant.  
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Taking-in   show
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Acrocyanosis   show
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show Insufficient oxygen and excess carbon dioxide in the blood and tissues.  
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show Unusable component of hemolyzed (broken down) erythrocytes.  
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Brown fat (or brown adipose tissue)   show
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Café au lait spots   show
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Caput succedaneum   show
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Cephalhematoma   show
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show Abnormality of the nasal septum that obstructs one or both nasal passages.  
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show Ventral curvature of the penis.  
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Craniosynostosis   show
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Cryptorchidism   show
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show Abnormal placement of the urinary meatus on the dorsal side of the penis.  
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Erythema toxicum   show
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Fetal lung fluid   show
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show Period beginning at birth in which newborns are active and alert. It ends when the infant first falls asleep.  
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Hyperbilirubinemia   show
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show Abnormal placement of the urinary meatus on the ventral side of the penis.  
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show Yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood; also called icterus.  
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Lanugo   show
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Milia   show
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show Shaping of the fetal head during movement through the birth canal.  
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show Bruiselike marks that occur mostly in newborns with dark skin tones.  
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show Environment in which body temperature is maintained without an increase in metabolic rate or oxygen use.  
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Nevus simplex (salmon patch   show
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show Permanent purple birthmark; also called portwine stain.  
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show Rough, red collection of capillaries with a raised surface that disappears with time. Also called strawberry hemangioma.  
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show Process of heat production, without shivering, by oxidation of brown fat.  
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show Cessation of breathing lasting 5 to 10 seconds followed by 10 to 15 seconds of rapid respirations without changes in color or heart rate.  
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Point of maximum impulse   show
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show Abnormally high number of erythrocytes.  
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Polydactyly   show
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show Vaginal bleeding in the newborn, resulting from withdrawal of placental hormones.  
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show Period after the first sleep following birth when the newborn may have an elevated pulse and respiratory rate and excessive mucus.  
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Strabismus   show
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show Combination of lipoproteins produced by the lungs of the mature fetus to reduce surface tension in the alveoli, thus promoting lung expansion after birth.  
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show Webbing between fingers or toes.  
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show Respiratory rate greater than 60 breaths per minute in the newborn after the first hour of life.  
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Thermogenesis   show
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show Maintenance of body temperature.  
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show Thick, white substance that protect  
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show Excessive amount of bilirubin in the blood.  
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show Yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood.  
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show Severe conjunctivitis in the newborn often caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia infection in the mother. May cause blindness.  
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show Flattening or asymmetry of the head  
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Prepuce   show
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show Maintenance of body temperature.  
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Colostrum   show
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Engorgement   show
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Foremilk   show
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Hindmilk   show
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Latch-on   show
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show See milk-ejection reflex.  
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show Inflammation of the breast, usually caused by engorgement with stasis of milk in the ducts or by infection.  
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Mature milk   show
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Milk-ejection reflex   show
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show Sucking during which little or no milk flow is obtained or with an object such as a pacifier or finger.  
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Nutritive suckling or sucking   show
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Oxytocin   show
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show Anterior pituitary hormone that promotes growth of breast tissue and stimulates production of milk.  
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Suckling   show
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show Breast milk that appears between secretion of colostrum and mature milk.  
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Atony   show
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Dilation and curettage (D&C)   show
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Embolus   show
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Hematoma   show
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Hydramnios   show
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show Abnormally decreased volume of circulating fluid in the body.  
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show Acute peripheral circulatory failure caused by loss of circulating blood volume.  
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Mastitis   show
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show Infection of the decidua, myometrium, and parametrial tissues of the uterus.  
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Placenta accreta   show
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show Mental state in which a person's ability to recognize reality, communicate, and relate to others is impaired.  
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Subinvolution   show
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show Collection of blood factors, primarily platelets and fibrin, that may cause vascular obstruction.  
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Apneic spells   show
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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia   show
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Compliance   show
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Containment   show
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Corrected gestational age   show
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Enteral feeding   show
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show An infant weighing 1000 g (2 lb, 3 oz) or less at birth.  
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Intrauterine growth restriction   show
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Large-for-gestational-age infant   show
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show Infant whose weight is less than 2500 g (5 lb, 8 oz) at birth.  
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Macrosomia   show
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show Very small feedings designed to help the gastrointestinal tract mature. Also called trophic feedings.  
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show Serious inflammatory condition of the intestines.  
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Noncompliance   show
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Parenteral nutrition   show
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Periodic breathing   show
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show Bleeding around and into the ventricles of the brain.  
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Postmaturity syndrome   show
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Postterm infant   show
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Preterm infant   show
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show Method of determining the level of blood oxygen saturation by sensors attached to the skin.  
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show Condition caused by insufficient production of surfactant in the lungs; results in atelectasis, hypoxia, and hypercapnia (increased CO2).  
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show Condition in which damage to blood vessels in the retina may cause decreased vision or blindness.  
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show An infant whose size is below the 10th percentile for gestational age.  
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show Method of continuous noninvasive measurement of oxygen in the blood by transducers attached to the skin.  
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Very-low-birth-weight infant   show
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