Screenings for Proper Infant Development
Saint Francis Medical Center’s 家庭的出生地 provides newborn screenings (which require a blood sample) to detect potentially serious health disorders that could lead to developmental disabilities, 精神发育迟滞, 或死亡. If and when any of these disorders are detected, the Missouri Department of Health provides assistance in arranging medical treatment. Early testing and treatment are essential to provide each newborn the best possible beginning to life.
Newborn screening can detect the following conditions:
氨基酸紊乱
A screening is needed to check for nine amino acid disorders that prevent infants from breaking down certain waste products from their blood. 如果不及时治疗, it can cause poor growth and brain development, abnormalities of the eyes or skin, 肝衰竭, 昏迷或死亡. Treatment includes special diet and medications.
汽车座椅趋势血氧仪
Premature babies may have trouble breathing in car seats. All premature infants need to have their breathing and oxygen levels observed in his/her car seat before going home. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a condition affecting the adrenal glands that causes infants to produce either too much or too little of certain hormones and results in abnormal physical development. Early detection and treatment are essential in preventing further complications, including death.
Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders
A screening is needed to check for numerous fatty acid oxidation disorders that hinder infants’ ability to burn fat for energy. 如果不及时治疗, the disorders can lead to vomiting, 低血糖, or more serious complications such as 昏迷或死亡. Treatment varies depending upon the disorder but can include special diet and medications.
半乳糖血症
半乳糖血症 is a buildup of galactose (a component of milk sugar) in the blood that can cause liver damage, 白内障, 精神发育迟滞 或死亡. A special diet will prevent medical problems.
听力筛查
根据州法律, all infants are required to have their hearing tested before discharge from the nursery after birth. Studies have found that children whose hearing losses are identified in infancy may benefit more from amplification, and may develop language and social skills at the same rate and level as hearing peers.
甲状腺功能减退
甲状腺功能减退 is a decrease in the production of the thyroid hormone that could result in brain damage and 精神发育迟滞 without prompt, 适当的治疗.
有机酸失调
A screening is needed to check for numerous organic acid disorders that prevent infants from breaking down certain waste products from their blood and can lead to vomiting, 低血糖 or more serious complications such as coma. Treatment varies depending up on the disorder but can include special diet and medications.
苯丙酮酸尿
苯丙酮酸尿 is a buildup of the amino acid phenylalanine in the blood preventing normal brain development. A special diet started in the first few weeks of life will prevent 精神发育迟滞 caused by this disorder.
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Screening
Premature infants born less than 34 weeks or 1500 grams birth weight need to be examined by a pediatric eye doctor for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), an eye disease (once 呼叫ed retrolental fibroplasias) that can cause blindness if not found early and treated. Blood vessels in the retina need to be pulled off or detached from the back of the eye. The earlier and sicker the baby is, the more likely they are to have problems.
考试前, the baby’s eyes are dilated with drops and a special camera takes a picture of the retina. Examinations are done periodi呼叫y until the blood vessels are completely developed and all danger for loss of vision is past (usually around the baby’s due date). This may even require eye examinations after the baby has left the hospital.
镰状细胞性贫血
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disease found primarily in African-Americans and people of Mediterranean descent. Red blood cells can change from a normal round shape to a sickle shape and may cause blockage of blood flow to the body’s tissues. 虽然没有治疗方法, early detection is important for effective treatment and prevention of complications.
联系
For more information on newborn screenings available at the 家庭的出生地 at Saint Francis Medical Center, 呼叫 877 - 231的婴儿 (2229).
