Module 1 - GAP Theory
Module 2 - GAP Practice

5.13 Birth weight centile (2/2)

  • The birth weight centile will assist in planning
    neonatal management according to local guidelines

  • SGA/FGR babies are at increased risk of:
    – Perinatal/birth asphyxia
    – Hypoglycaemia
    – Jaundice/polycythemia
    – Hypothermia
    – Meconium aspiration syndrome
    – Persistent pulmonary hypertension
    – Coagulation disorders, pulmonary haemorrhage
    – Necrotising enterocolitis
    – Immune dysfunction
    – Metabolic acidosis
    – Hypoxic encephalopathy