ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS… ma contaminate.
) Above the
umbilicus.
Head circumference .. - Length: 46-54cm
- 34 to 35 cm (13.5 - 14 in.) - Average Length:
- Head circumference is - Female: 49 cm (19.2)
measured with a tape measure - Male: 50cm (19.6)
drawn across the center of the - From hell, back of knee (last na
forehead and then around the piko- to tuktok sa head).
most prominent portion of the
posterior head Weight .
- A mature newborn with a head - 2.5 to 3.4 kg
circumference greater than 37 - Average weight:
cm (14.8 in.) or less than 33 cm - Mature females: 3.4 kg (7.5 lb)
(13.2in) should be carefully - Mature males: 3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
assessed for neurologic
involvement, although some INITIAL TEMPERATURE TAKING .
well newborns have these Temperature:
measurements. - 97.6 to 98.6 °F
- 99°F (37.2c) at birth.
Chest circumference .
- Chest circumference is Respiratory rate:
measured at the level of the - 30-60 BPM.
nipples.
Check at rectum to have accurate
- Chest circumference in a term temp at also to check patency of the
newborn is about 2 cm (0.75 to 1 anus, (if makalibang ba).
in) less than the head
circumference. Do Crede's Prophylaxis, in the form of
antibiotics ( Erythromycin).
Abdominal Circumference . - in putting, retract eyelids, point
- 31-33 cm finger and thumb, exposing
- (butang around tummy da lower eyelid.
baby, dili sa umbilicus kay basin - make it in sufficient amounts, do
not touch the tip of ointment to
the baby. observe aseptic
technique.
- massage gently.
Vitamin K Injection .
Dosage:
- 0.5-1.0mg IM
- Prone sa bleeding, need vitamin
K for blood clotting since
Vitamin K deficient ang baby.
- (Left or Right Vastus Lateralis)
Hepatitis B vaccine .
Dosage:
What is a catheter?
- A catheter is a flexible tube inserted
into the urinary bladder to empty it
of urine. This process is known as
urinary catheterization. Urinary 3. Suprapubic Catheter
catheterization reduces the risk of - inserted into the bladder
infection and kidney damage by through a small incision just
ensuring that your bladder is above the pubic area.
emptied continuously or at regular
intervals. 4. External Urinary Drainage
Device (condom)
Catheters . - incontinent males.
1. Foley catheter
- commonly used. Indications: .
- has a balloon inflated/tip. ● Patient is critically ill and will
- inflate with the use of a 10cc require accurate output
syringe. measurement.
● Urinary
2. Straight Catheter retention/obstructionBladder
- used for intermittent scanner or bedside ultrasound
- to empty the bladder. first
● Immobilization needed for
3. Condom Catheter trauma or surgery
- indicated for male clients. ● Incontinent with open
- just a form of condom. sacral/perineal wounds
- silicon type with adhesive to ● End of life/hospice.
keep it attached to the penis. ● Chronic or existing catheter use
● Re-evaluate needs and discuss
Types of Catheters . with providers.
1. Indwelling urethral catheter
(Foley Cath) Potential Complications of
- continuous drainage of urine. Catheterization:
- -gradual compression. - UTI
- Sepsis
2. Straight Catheter - Trauma
- drain bladder for short
periods (5-20 minutes).
Caring for the Client with an
indwelling catheter
- Prevent contact with body fluids
- Prevent the transfer of
microorganisms to the client
- Hand washing
- If the tubing becomes
disconnected, wipe both ends
with an antiseptic solution
before reconnecting
- Infection control
- Keep the perineal area clean
- Prevent urinary stasis
