Neonatal Intensive Care Glossary

Accumulation of air in the pleural space causing lung collapse, a serious complication requiring immediate intervention...

Abnormally high concentration of red blood cells, typically defined as hematocrit >65% in newborns.

Excessive amniotic fluid during pregnancy that may indicate fetal abnormalities and can lead to neonatal complications.

The time elapsed since the first day of the mother's last menstrual period, calculated as gestational age plus chronolog...

Non-invasive screening test using oxygen saturation measurements to detect critical congenital heart disease in newborns...

Open heating device providing thermal support while allowing easy access for medical procedures.

A breathing disorder in premature infants caused by insufficient surfactant production in the lungs.

An eye disease affecting premature infants characterized by abnormal blood vessel development in the retina.

Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation to detect bacterial infection in newborns with suspected sepsis.

Small for gestational age; birth weight below the 10th percentile for gestational age.

Ventilation mode that synchronizes mandatory breaths with patient's spontaneous respiratory efforts.

A classification for infants whose birth weight falls below the 10th percentile for their gestational age, indicating in...

Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology II - illness severity scoring system predicting mortality risk in critically ill new...

A treatment involving the administration of artificial or natural surfactant to premature infants with respiratory distr...

A ventilation mode that delivers mandatory breaths synchronized with the infant's spontaneous breathing efforts while al...

Abnormally rapid breathing rate in newborns, often indicating respiratory distress or other underlying conditions.

The developmental milestone when a preterm infant reaches 37-40 weeks postmenstrual age, equivalent to term gestation.

The process by which the body maintains its core internal temperature within a narrow range despite external temperature...

Medical intervention to suppress premature uterine contractions and delay preterm delivery.

Group of congenital infections that can cause significant morbidity in newborns when transmitted from mother to fetus.

A method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract by delivering nutrients intravenously.

Non-invasive measurement of oxygen and carbon dioxide levels through the skin surface.

A self-limiting respiratory condition in newborns caused by delayed clearance of lung fluid, commonly abbreviated as TTN...

Intermediate care unit for newborns who require more than routine care but less than intensive care.