Pre-term LBW
Protocols
Preterm LBW:
Rx:
- Diet-NPO
- NOP Suction stat & sos
- 02 inhalation stat & sos
- Keep the baby warm
- Apply Hexicord (7.1% chlorohexidine) around umbilicus stat
inj.K-one MM
- 1/2 ample I/M stat OR
- 1 ample orally stat & 3rd & 28th days.
if Day-1
1. inf.Dextropac-10 (according to wt-not less then 100ml)
- I/V ...microdrop/min
inj.ampicillin(Ampexin)(250mg/2.5ml)
- wt/2 ml (100mg/kg/day) I/V stat & BD
inj.Ceftazidime(cefazid)(250mg/2.5ml)
- wt/2 ml I/V stat & BD(100mg/kg/day)
inj.Oradexon(5mg/1ml)(Dexamethasone)
- (wt * 0.15 ml)/5 ...........I/V stat & tds
- (wt * 0.15 ml)/5 ...........I/V stat & tds
- (wt * 0.15 ml)/5 ...........I/V stat & tds
if apnoea
inj.Aminophyllin(125mg/5 ml)
- LD- wt * 2 ml + same amout D/W ..I/V stat
- MD—0.3-0.4 ml in each 100ml fluid
Discharge from Hospital :
Loracef (cefaclor) P/D(125mg/1.25ml)
- 5 drops daily 3 times....7 days
After 15 days of age :
1. Tynisol Pediatric drop(multivitamin)
- 5 drops daily…….3 month
2. Tab.Folison(5mg)
- ¼ +0+0……….3 month
After 45 days of Age:
Compiron Pediatric drop (Iron)(50mg/ml)
- 2-3 drop daily ...1 year