There are various terms that are used here we explain the basics in alphabetical order.
Acidosis
A high level of acid in the blood because the lungs are not working efficiently.
Anemia
A lack of red blood cells.
Apnagoscore
A system of accessing a babies well being after birth by giving points for skin color, heart rate, breathing and reactions.
Apnea.
Pauses in breathing in which the baby "forgets" to breath. (These seem to be quite common so do not be too alarmed about these.)
Asphyxcia.
Too little oxygen and too much carbon dioxide in the blood (This is why Oxygen levels are kept under careful observation.)
Bagging.
Putting a mask over a babies mouth and nose connected to a squeezable bag to help breathing.
Billyrubin.
This is the yellow pigment in the blood which gives a yellow coloring to the skin.
Blood Gas Levels.
This is a lab test to determine the levels of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the blood. The purpose of this test is to see how well the lungs and circulation are functioning.
Bradicadia.
This is the temporary slowing of the heart rate.
Brain Scan.
This is done in quite a few different ways but helps to see what is happening with the brain and can look for any problems - (comment seems to be quite routine so don't worry)
Broncopulmodisplasia.
(BPD) a disorder of the lung associated with a past need for mechanical ventilation. The baby may have a need to be on oxygen for a while which may take some time to improve.
Candida
A yeast infection of the skin mouth digestive or genital tracks. (Comment seems to be quite common but can set back premature babies)
Cential Charts.
Shows the babies growth and how they are putting on weight.
Cerabesbinal Fluid.
Basically water on the brain which can lead to problems (Comment after about 8 weeks there seems to be less concern about this)
Chest Drain.
This is to drain off air leaking from the lungs.
Chronological Age.
The date a baby is born - corrected age the age of a baby born on the due date.
Cepdec Ncap
A way of keeping air and oxygen to the babies immature lungs when they cannot breath normally on their own.
Cienosis
This is when there is a lack of Oxygen in the babies blood and makes the lips skin and nails "blueish"
Drips.
Delivery of treatment through a tube.
ECG.
Shows how the heart is working (comment: quite normal to be used and shows how the babies heart is doing - the "hole in the heart may take longer to close or there maybe a "murmer")
EEG
Checks the brains activity and how it is doing.
Electrolytes
Basically the bodies way of making "electrical connections" throughout the body.
Endotrakia tube.
A soft plastic tube inserted to help breathing.
Exchange transfusion.
This is when the babies blood is changed for an adults.
Fontenel
These are the soft spots that disappear as the babies head bones grow together.
Grunting
Noise made by a baby with a breathing difficulty. (Comment this could be a need for extra oxygen for a short or long period of time)
Head Box.
This can be placed over the babies head to control the amount of oxygen.
There are of course many more terms and treatment.
We have listed the some of these but for a full version
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