Nursing Interventions for Low Birth Weight Babies
Definition Low Birth Weight “as one whose birth weight is less than 2500gm irrespective of the gestational age”. Very low birth infants weight 1500gm or less and Extremely-low birth infant weight 1000gm or less. 1. Altered breathing pattern dyspnea related to poor lung maturity secondary to respiratory distress. Baby should be positioned with neck slightly extended. Tackling stimulation by sole flaring can be provided to stimulate respiratory effort Do gentle suctioning to remove the secretion, Concentration of oxygen to be maintained to have saO2 between 90 and 95% and paO2 between 60 and 80 mm of Hg. Baby’s respiration rate, rhythm, signs of distress, chest retraction, nasal flaring, apnea, cyanosis, oxygen, saturation, etc. to be monitored at frequent interval. Chest physiotherapy by percussion, vibration and postural drainage may be needed to loosen and remove respiratory secretion. 2. Altered body temperature hypothermia related to immature thermoregulation centre secondary to...