Detailed Neonatal Anemia Notes

NEONATAL ANEMIACHARLOTTE KIKUVI Its anemia at birth when the HB is less than 14 g/dl. There is qualitative and quantitative reduction of HB and RBCs.At birth the infant has a HB of 18 to 20 g/dl with an RBS count of 4 to 5 mg/ cubic millimeter.Babies have a higher HB than adults in utero because there is low oxygen tension in the uterus.Introduction 1. Blood LossHemorrhage from;Placental hemorrhage due to; Placenta Previa - the placenta has implanted at the bottom of the uterus, over the cervix or close by, which means the baby can't be born vaginally. Placenta abruptio - occurs when the placenta separates from the inner wall of the uterus before birth.From the umbilical cordCephalohaematomasIntracranial hemorrhageSpleen raptureHepatic raptureThrombocytopenia(platelet count in your blood is too low)Iatrogenic via cuts during caesarean sectionCauses Refers to the entry of fetal blood into the maternal circulation before or during delivery. Can result from invasive obstetrical procedures such as; Chorionic villus sampling, Amniocentesis, Funipuncture - method for fetocide in late termination of pregnancy for fetal abnormalities (TOPFA) consists of injecting of potassium chloride (KCl) into the fetal heartTherapeutic abortion, Cesarean section, Manual removal of the placenta, and from Pathological conditions such as abdominal