Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN)

DEFINITION Transient tachypnea of ​​the Newborn (TTN) is a condition where there is difficulty in breathing in infants, with low levels of oxygen in the blood, which is temporary. CAUSE Transient tachypnea occur due to excess fluid in the lungs after the baby is born. This disorder usually occurs in newborns who were born a few weeks ahead of time should or could be in infants who had quite the month. However, transient tachypnea...

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Small for Gestational Age (SGA)

DEFINITION If a newborn is smaller than the age of the pregnancy, then the baby is said to Small for gestational age (SGA). CAUSE There are several conditions that can cause babies born small for gestational age, namely: -Heredity or genetics, for example, parents are small or there is a hereditary disease that is associated with a small body stature -The function of the placenta (cord) are interrupted, for example in: ·         women...

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Seizures Fever ( Febrile Convulsion )

DEFINITION Seizures Fever (Febrile convulsion) is a seizure that occurs in infants or children due to fever, the absence of infection in the central nervous system as well as other neurological disorders. A child who has a febrile seizure does not mean he suffers from epilepsy, because seizures in epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures that are not triggered by the presence of fever. Febrile seizures occur in about 2-5%...

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Retinopathy In Premature Babies

DEFINITION Retinopathy In Premature Babies is a situation where there is interference with the formation of blood vessels of the retina in premature infants. Severe retinopathy is characterized by retinal vessel proliferation, scarring and retinal detachment. CAUSE Retinal blood vessels begin to form when 3 months after conception and fully formed by the time the baby is born. If a baby is born prematurely, the impaired development....

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Respiratory Distress Syndrome ( Hyaline Membrane Disease )

DEFINITION Respiratory distress syndrome (formerly also known as hyaline membrane disease) is a condition in which the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs of the baby can not stay open due to the high surface tension due to the lack or absence of surfactant. CAUSE Surfactant is a substance that coats the alveoli in the lungs, which is produced by cells in the alveoli. The surfactant serves to keep the alveoli can remain open throughout...

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Pulmonary Hypertension

DEFINITION Pulmonary hypertension is a condition where blood vessels in the lungs constrict newborn and cause a reduction in the amount of blood flowing to the lungs so that blood oxygen levels become very low and can be fatal. CAUSE The fetus does not breathe, so that blood does not have to flow through the lungs so much oxygen. Many fetal blood that flows directly from the right side of the heart to the left side of the...

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Prenatal Drug Exposure

DEFINITION More than 50% of pregnant women using drugs, both drugs are prescribed by doctors, the drugs are sold freely, or even drugs and illicit substances (such as cocaine, alcohol, or tobacco). Generally, the drugs should not be used during pregnancy, unless it is very necessary. This relates to the risks that can harm the fetus, for example, the occurrence of congenital defects. Nevertheless, there are certain medications...

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Prematurity

DEFINITION Prematurity is a condition in which a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy (more than 3 weeks before the expected date of delivery). About 12% of babies are born in a state prematurely. Many babies born a few weeks ahead of time should not experience any problems related to prematuritasnya. However, the more premature the baby is born, the baby is more vulnerable to a variety of serious complications and even life threatening. Premature...

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