Which of the following is a risk factor for ROP:
Ans. A. Baby born at 28 weeksPreterm babies are prone to develop ROP. So ophthalmological examination is done in preterm babies at 4-6 weeks after birth to look for ROP. Second important risk factor is hyperoxia. RD and jaundice are not related to ROP
Baby born at 28 weeks
Baby has resp. distress
Baby was 2.3 kg
Jaundice
New Born Infants