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Show Jications in Childbirth !D)spital-to-hospit- al transfer of mewboras jOte: While American .1 is equipped to handle the babies delivered at ne out of every hundred must be transfered to h special facilities. In i of a three-pa- rt series, how these transfers are er think it's going to owe child," explained ibi emotionally. "You jnonths expecting this erfect baby, and then j something's wrong." j., Anita delivered her 1 at American Fork vithout complication. Nalthy newborn, the Al-ll.- sent to the nursery I ne check-up- . However, of the procedure were not routine. Anita recalled, "They never brought him back to me. Instead, they told me something was wrong..." According to hospital procedure, a tiny tube was passed down the infant's esophagus to establish patency prior to feeding. The connection to the stomach was blocked, and a hole was found between the tube to the stomach and the air way. A Tracheal Esophageal Fistula was diagnosed; an incident in only one out of every 100,000 babies. If the newborn had been fed prior to diagnosis, the baby would have aspirated the fluid into his lungs, resulting in pneumonia. Within two hours of diagnosis, the Life Flight medical- - transport helicopter had arrived to transfer the infant to the Primary Children's Hospital in Salt lake City. Life Flight is considered to be a transport convenience, significantly shortening the patient's time interval between hospitals. During the 1985, 1064 babies were born at AFH. "Just under 30 newborns required intensive care treatment, and only one percent of those 1064 babies actually had to be transported to other hospitals," said Eloise Anderson, Women's Center Director. "Seventy-fiv- e percent of all newborn transfers occur because of respiratory problems. These infants are transported in order to provide them with total respiratory assistance," Anderson said. "Most infants born with cardiac problems or marked congenital abnormalities are required to be transferred to Primary's for treatment." Newborn ICU transfers can be classified into three categories involving respiratory, cardiac or congenital complications. ; Of the babies transfered from American Fork Hospital in 1985, nine were premature (under 32 weeks gestation) with respiratory distress complications. Three in-fants were transferred because of heart defects and two premature infants were transported with congenital abnormalities. When a transport becomes necessary, the infant is stabilized, and then placed in a portable isolette with the necessary g equipment. "Everything happened so fast," recalled Anita. "American Fork Hospital saved my child's life and saved us so much agony. His hospital stay was shortened because of their quick thinking and ap-propriate actions." "Our staff is very well rounded and fully capable of working with high risk babies as well as with laboring and postpartum mothers," said William Parker, a local OBGYN. "Rather than being high tech but not high touch, we have a nice mixture of both approaches," he continued. "Our nurses understand all aspects of the OB spectrum, while providing personalized and empathic care." The empathy of the staff was demonstrated as Anita waited for the transport team to arrive. "The nurses knew that my emotional needs were stronger than my physical ones. I was wheeled to the resuscitation room and allowed to bond with my baby until the Life Flight helicopter arrived." Anita found the transport team's detailed explanations about equipment and procedures very reassuring. She said, "They talked very slowly and calmly. Everything that would transpire was explained to me in explicit detail. I knew that both hospitals were working as a team to provide my baby with the best care possible." According to Anderson, "A team approach to childbirth com-plications evolves from an awareness of limitations. The hospital should be alert enough to handle complications and aware enough to recognize when babies need to be stabilized and tran-sported to a neonatal care facility." Citizen, Press, Review, Wed., June 25, 1986 - Page 13 Fees to change for birth and death certificates Effective July 1, 1986, the fee for birth and death certificates will increase. Birth certificates will increase from $5 to $10. The State Legislature has directed that $3 of the fee be used to support the State Children's Fund. The fee for death certificates will increase from $5 to $7. Additional copies of birth and death cer-tificates will be $3 each when issued at the same time. These new fees will be the same throughout the State. Parents planning to enter their children in kindergarten this year must furnish birth certificates for the children and they can still receive the certificates at the lower fee up until July 1. Also, only certain people may request birth certificates. will be honored by the individual himself, the individual's parents, grandparents, brother or sister. Wallet-size- d laminated birth cards are also available and are being accepted for identification, passports, school registration, etc. These birth cards are not ac-ceptable for Welfare Assistance, Veteran's benefits or whenever parentage information is requested. For further information please call the City-Count- y health Department. vin B. Johnson joins nk of Am. Fork staff I J J ohnson has accepted an :e president position at American Fork. He has in Spanish Fork where : ing for First Security. Spanish Fork, Kevin is jMarie Payne and they : Children. He graduated r-- economics, p erson, president, said, Si impressive young man Pleased to have him join ;;Ie comes to us with a fcof banking experience. i;ked in banks in Moab, k, Payson and at the lall in Orem." Kevin will be specializing in loans of all kinds. And he explained that the interest rates are down now and consequently, he expects to be very busy making new loans. "I enjoy working with people. I think that is why I started a career in banking in the first place. I am very impressed with the management and staff at this bank, they have done a wonderful job of serving people in this area. I'd invite everyone to stop in and in- - troduce themselves because I hope . to get to know all of our customers on a first name basis," said Kevin. Kevin B. Johnson Provo Class of '51 seeks graduates The Provo High School class of 1951 will hold it s 35th year reunion Aug. 23. Class members interested in at-tending the reunion should contact Nadine Laycock, 756-354- or Jean Dunford, 225-590- Classified Ad DEADLINE Mon., 2:00 p.m. l 'lmX OflfeL . Fencing .. t , KM A TT 1 1 I A American Fork store only Thurs., Fri., Sat., June 26-2- 8 Delivery available. """i "rr""ri Best Quality Good Quality Best Quality I"x4"x6 Flat Top ... I"x4"x6' Flat Top 2"x4"x8' WM Cedar Fencing Cedar Fencing Cedar Rails y OPCUM I JPl cii?)G' P,EG W ? f2 ' Brinks csa No. I Best Quality Con. Common Con. Common 4"x4"x8' 2"x4", 2"x6" I H A Cedar Posts Redwood Redwood o0l 00(S 2SG 3G 2SG per linear foot per linear foot 1 American Fork store only: FP 3 n 150 W. Main 756-355- 1 J( starting at Hi VALUABLE COUPON TI7Q0 --rrk-i 6-Pa- ck of Pepsi Post Hole $ n nCD Fair'' . ; with any purchase of $20 or more Dippers H "J v I - "'-- h i j 'X rxXS'r Limit one six-pac- k per ..y-- , J 7f customer. Must have fSjjSlfell J -- C Round Point Crpp) JL coupon. Expires 62886 g& SlB J : shove, MllRMv DflOj 150 W. Main, American Fork 756-355- 1 C E R S :J il Volunteers breakfast ;rican Fork Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a i Friday, June 27, on the hospital from 6:30 to 10 r breakfast with all the 11 be served for $2.50 for L.50 for children. is invited to come out to st. The Auxiliary also jflly for ' a meeting- - on - 'Disease. Pillar, authority on was the featured e gave many interesting ; research with many m facts aout what Disesase is, an how to :ing was well attended formational. It was held ucation room at the meeting set rilife refuge meeting to hear views proposed Utah Lake ildlife Refuge will be held June 26, at 7:30 p.m. at Inn in Provo. ting is one of three being county by the U.S. Fish fe Service to. give local a' chance to. air their 3ut the proposed refuge, etings have been planned j round the landowners in l Bay, Benjamin Slough Bay areas," said Paul land acquisition for the FWS in Denver, j they'll voice their con possibly suggest alter-- I 'i and Wildlife personnel ie background on the nd will answer questions, aid. wood cutting is July 1 td cutting begins July 1 on National Forest. Permits available at the Spanish j Heber Ranger Districts Supervisor's Office in cost a minimum of $10 cords of livewood or four deadwood. Cash or per-:ck- s are accepted. Permits ned by visiting one of the ' the wood available on the ational Forest is over-aspe- Green standing lould be cut during the so that it can cure in time tiing during the winter ; informational brochure showing firewood locations obtained by visiting your Jinta Forest Service Office, ti Fork and Heber Ranger Offices will be open or s. Forest Service em-wil- l periodically patrol thf areas to check on spark ;, permits and safety and tc my additional information. |