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synthetic surfactant
a liquid administered directly into the lungs to correct a deficiency of natural surfactant, thereby avoiding significant respiratory problems.
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phototherapy
(bililights): special light treatment for babies with jaundice in which the affected infant is placed under special fluorescent lights that break down the bilirubin so it can be eliminated from t [..]
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adjusted age
the age a preterm baby would be if she had been born on her due date. air sacs
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anaemia
abnormally low concentrations of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood. antibodies
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aorta
the main artery leaving the heart. apgar score:
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apnoea
a pause in breathing that lasts 20 seconds or longer. asphyxia
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audiologist
a medical professional who diagnoses and treats hearing problems.
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cannula
a narrow, flexible tube with prongs used to deliver oxygen into the baby's nose. cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR):
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catheter
a narrow, flexible tube used to either administer fluids to the body or to drain fluids from the body. chronic lung disease (CLD):
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congenital
present at and existing from the time of birth. colostomy:
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