Explain what free radicals are, sketch and name the most important species, and explain in detail how and when they are generated, how they do damage, and how they are finally squelched. Mention the situations in which free radical injury is important clinically. Mention other chemical reactions that injure cells.
Newborn Care in the Hospital. After your baby is born, a doctor or nurse will perform a series of tests to determine your baby's physical condition. A routine evaluation, called the Apgar test, is used to identify whether your baby needs urgent medical care. After delivery, your baby will also be given a vitamin K shot, eye drops, and newborn screening tests.
Your baby will typically have low levels of vitamin K when he or she is born. Vitamin K is needed for blood clotting, so your baby will usually receive a vitamin K shot immediately after birth.