Transition from Fetus to Newborn (Archived)
Activity
Large Group Session
Large Group Session
To understand how the fetus prepares for the transition to extrauterine life. To understand the physiological interplay between the fetus and placenta, as a mechanism of fetal "preparation". To understand some key events in the transition to extrauterine life. Placenta to lungs for breathing. Placenta to lung blood flow. Thermal environment change. The stress of it all.
Curriculum Block
Reproduction and Pregnancy
- Indicates most relevant
Tags
Archived
Archived
Basic Sciences
Human development
Physiology
Reproduction
Cohort Year
2010
Curriculum Block
Reproduction and Pregnancy
Discipline
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pediatrics
Pulmonary Medicine
MCC Presentations
Preterm Labour
MeSH
Fetal Organ Maturity [G08.686.784.170.157.750]
Fetus [A16.378]
Infant, Newborn [M01.060.703.520]
Infant, Premature, Diseases [C16.614.521]
Lung [A04.411]
Maternal-Fetal Exchange [G08.686.784.769.455]
Placenta [A16.710]
Placental Circulation [G09.330.100.749]
Respiration [G09.772.705]
Thermogenesis [G07.110.232.778]
Work of Breathing [G09.772.965]
