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

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