CARE OF THE NEWBORN

CARE OF THE NEWBORN
Immediate care of the newborn
 Cord Care
 Alcohol only
 Vitamin K administration
 Crede’s prophylaxis
 Erythromycin drops or ointment
 Promotion of warmth
 Minimum oxygenation
APGAR SCORING
 Appearance
 pink
 Pulse Rate
 100 bpm
 Grimacing
 Cough or sneeze, cry or withdraw foot
 Activity
 Well flexed
 Respiratory Rate
 Good, strong cry
Newborn measurements
 HC: 34-35 cm
 CC: 32-33 cm
 HR: 120-140 bpm
 RR: 30-60 cpm
 Weight: 2.5 to 3.4 kg
 Length: 46-54 cm
Cold stress
 Mottling of the skin and acrocyanosis with irregular respirations
 Occurs within 24 hours after birth