NURSING

1. PRESENTATION ON
MINOR DISORDER OF
NEWBORN & IT’S MANAGEMENT
SUBMITTED TO:- SUBMITTED BY:-
MRS. SNEHALATA PARASHER MR. NAVEEN KUMAWAT
LECTURER B.SC. NURSING 4TH YEAR
BATCH 2018-19

2. INTRODUCTION
• The minor disorders are most common among
newborns, negleting the minor health
problem is one of the factor contributing to
the newborn mortality rate. Most mothers
observe their babies carefully and are often
worried by minor physical peculiarities, which
may be of no consequence.

3. DEFINITION
Newborn or Neonate :- From birth to till 28 days the baby
is called newborn or neonate.
Minor Disorder Of
Newborn :-
Minor disorder are a
physical condition in
which there is a
disturbances of normal
functioning.

4. 1. ORAL & PERIANAL THRUST
It is a fungal infection caused by
Candida Albican.
It is characterized by white patches in
the mouth and tongue.
Perianal thrust may cause soreness of
the buttocks and is secondary to oral
infection.
The skin is extremely red and effected
area may extend as far as the umblicus.

5. •Management:-
Topical application of Nystatin or
Amphotericin cream, Miconazole suspension
is swabbed inside the infants mouth three
times a day for 4-5 days.
Oral application of 0.5% solution of gestian
violet after each feed.
After each feed clean the baby’s mouth and
mother’s nipple.

6. 2. OPHTHALMIA NEONATRUM

7. •Management :-

8. 3. OMPHALITIS

9. •Management:-
A discharge from umblical lesion should be
sent for culture, to determine the organism
and its sensitivity.
On the basis of the report, antibiotics are
started, neomycin-bacitracin powder is
applied locally.

10. 4. NEONATAL MASTITIS

11. •Management:-
If an abscess forms incision and drainage are
done.
Antibiotics therapy – clinadamycin and
vancomycin, oxacillin (100-200mg/KG/DAY IN
4 DIVIDED DOSES)
Antiseptic compresses, local massage should
be given and mother reassured.

12. 5. NASOPHARYNGITIS

14. 6. EXCESSIVE CRYING IN NEWBORN

15. •Management:-
Frequently feed the baby.
Check for urine and motion.
Cover the baby from insects.
The baby should not be left alone.

16. 7. ABDOMINAL DISTENSION
• Baby with periodic distension should causes
by complication of severe gastroenteritis,
constipation with ineffective peristalsis,
intestinal obstruction.
• Signs and symptoms include vomiting,
increased respiration, refusal of feeds.

17. •Management :-
A flatus tube may be inserted to remove
excessive gas, if present.
Dehydration should be treated.
In case of obstruction, nasogastric tube
aspiration and continous drainage may help to
decompress the stomach.

18. 8. CONSTIPATION

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20. 9. DIARRHOEA

22. •Management:-
Avoid bottle feeding maintain hygiene.
Wash nipple after each feed.
Put on exclusive breast feeding.
Mother who are breastfeeding might need
to adjust their own diet to avoid any foods
that could trigger diarrhoea in their babies.
Keep thw diaper changing area clean.

23. 10. PAIN IN NEONATES

25. 11. VOMITING

27. 12. PHYSIOLOGICAL JAUNDICE

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