What are the characteristics of premature infants

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Although our life is very good now, there are more premature infants now. We should know that this symptom has brought great harm to pregnant women and their families. What are the clinical manifestations of premature infants? Let's learn about it

What are the characteristics of premature infants

1. The more preterm the baby is, the thinner and tender the skin, more water content in the tissue, sunken indentation, red color, less subcutaneous fat, less muscle, short and soft nails. Meanwhile, the longer the fetal hair of the trunk, the less and short the hair of the head, the larger the head, the wider the fontanel, the flat and soft ear shell, which is close to the skull, the soft thorax, the dotted areola, the small or untouchable breast. Abdominal distension, poor scrotal development. The testis of male premature infants is often in the outer groin and gradually drops to the scrotum during development. The more premature a woman is, the more distinct and prominent her labia minora is. There are few wrinkles on the bottom of hands and feet. 　　

2. It is difficult and unstable to regulate the body temperature. The function of heat production is limited. There are few muscles and low tension. It is impossible to change the posture to reduce the area of heat loss. On the other hand, due to the immature development of sweat glands and the insufficiency of sweating function, hyperthermia is also prone to occur. 　　

3. Weak resistance, very weak resistance to various infections, even mild infection can lead to sepsis and other serious consequences.

matters needing attention

About the clinical manifestations of premature infants, we have introduced very clearly to you, the above knowledge, hope to bring some useful help to friends, remind pregnant mothers in daily life must always pay attention to their body changes, don't do something bad for themselves and the fetus.