Large for Gestational Age

Overview Large for gestational age (LGA) refers to a neonate born with a birth weight exceeding the 90th centile for gestational age. Risk factors Complications Treatment is according to the complications met.

Small for Gestational Age

Overview Small for gestational age (SGA) is when a neonate is born weighing less than is expected for their gestational age and is defined as having a birth weight less than the 10th percentile for gestational age. Classification of SGA…

Prematurity

Overview Prematurity is defined as birth before 37 completed weeks of gestation Classification of prematurity Gestational age Prematurity 32 – 37 weeks Late preterm 28 – 32 weeks Very preterm < 28 weeks Extremely preterm Predisposing Factors Clinical Presentation Gestational…

Sleep-Wake Disorders

Changes from DSM-IV to DSM-V Organisation of Sleep Brain wave patterns Stages of Sleep Neurochemicals involved in sleep Relationship between depression and sleep Sleep Changes with Age Insomnia (initiation Phase) Insomnia is characterised by an inability or difficulty initiating sleep…