MINOR DISORDERS OF NEWBORN AND IT’S MANAGEMENT.pptx

This is related to obstetrical and gynacologycal nursing

1. MINOR DISORDERS OF NEWBORN AND IT’S MANAGEMENT PRESENTED BY, RENUKURIAN 4 TH YEAR BSC NURSING

2. COMMON MINOR DISORDERS IN NEWBORN ARE: Stuffy Nose Sticky Eyes Skin Rashes Oral Thrush Neonatal Jaundice Engorged Breast Vomiting Diarrohea Neonatal C onstipaton

3. 10. Sore Buttock 11. Diaper Rash 12. Hiccups and Sneezing 13.Fever 14.Failure to pass urine and meconium 15. Excessive Crying 16. Caput Succedaneum 17.Umbilical Granuloma 18. Pink eye 19 . Baby Achne 20.Genital Crisis

4. STUFFY NOSE Stuffy nose in newborn are quite common and often due to normal congestion .It can results from nasal passages still adjusting after birth, exposure to day air or a mild cold. Signs and symptoms Noisy Breathing Difficulty breastfeeding/ bottle feeding Occasional sneezing Trouble sleeping

5. MANAGEMENT Nostrils cleaned by cotton wool soaked with normal saline and nasal spray or drops can be used.

6. STICKY EYES Sticky eyes are also quite common and often due to chemical irritant or bacterial infections or staphylococcus Signs and symptoms Excessive tearing Yellowish or greenish discharge Crusting around the eyes Difficulty to open eye due to stickness

7. MANAGEMENT Clean the eye with warm water and a clean cloth to remove any discharge Erythromycin 0.5% ointment is used every 6 hrs for 7-10 days Massage the tear duct area gently with a clean finger to help clear any blockage

8. SKIN RASHES Skin rashes are most common in newborn. It occurs due to various factors such as : 1. Diaper rash : Due to prolonged exposure to urine and feces 2. Heat rash : Occurs when sweat glands become blocked 3. Eczema : Due to dry and itchy skin 4. Milia : Tiny white bumps on the face due to blocked oil glands 5. Baby acne : Small red or white bumps on the face due to hormonal changes 6. Cradle cap: Yellow, scaly patches on the scalp

9. MANAGEMENT Use mild soap and water Keep the affected area clean and dry Frequent care The rash persist worsen or spread consult a paediatrician

10. ORAL THRUSH It is a fungal infection characterized by white patches in the mouth and tongue SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS White patches on the tongue , gum , roof of the mouth Redness or soreness Difficulty in sucking or swallowing Loss of appetite Cracking or redness to the corners of mouth

11. MANAGEMENT Sterilising pacifiers , bottle nipple Ensuring proper breast feeding technique Anti fungal medications