examination and assessment of the neonate新生.PPT

Laboratory Assessment Laboratory Examination (cont.) Electrolytes Renal function Calcium Glucose Bilirubin Screening Laboratory Red Flags Pulse Ox monitoring Pre-ductal and post-ductal pulse O2 saturation (SpO2) monitors (to detect R → Lshunting at ductus arteriosus). A difference of ≥10% suggests marked pulmonaryhypertension or PDA dependent leison.Pre-ductal and post-ductal pulse O2 saturation (SpO2) can be used as screening for cyanotic heart disease for NB befor discharge hom fro postnatal ward. Pulse Oximeters Reads high Methemoglobin Caboxyhemoglobin Jaundice Reads low Medical dyes