PHYSIOLOGICAL DEVIATIONS OF THE PREMATURE INFANT<subtitle>With Summary of Principles of Care</subtitle>

Abstract

TABLE OF CONTENTS Importance of the Problem of Premature Birth Infant Mortality Definition of Prematurity Incidence of Prematurity Mortality of Premature Infants Prognosis for Growth and Development Causes and Prevention of Premature Birth Respiration Explanations for Respiratory Failure Carbonic Anhydrase Renal Function Chemical Composition of the Blood Urine Volumes and Osmotic Pressure Excretion of Water Fluid Requirements Osmotic Diuresis Glomerular Function Urea Clearance Tubular Function Mineral Clearances Titratable Acidity Comment Regulation of Body Temperature Cardiovascular System Blood Volume, Cardiac Output and Heart Size Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate Vascular Fragility Prothrombin Level Hemopoietic System and Iron Metabolism Skeletal System Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolism Gastrointestinal System Liver Function Hypoglycemia Food Requirements Fat Protein Carbohydrate