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
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