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Dextrose Gel As A First-Line Treatment for Hypoglycemia
(2018-05-14)
Neonatal hypoglycemia is the most frequent metabolic disorder experienced by newborns after birth and is the leading cause of admissions in the neonatal intensive care units (NICU). If hypoglycemia is not properly diagnosed ...
Renaissance of Bubble CPAP: Increasing the Use of Less Invasive Ventilation Methods through Education and Guideline Development
(2020-05-16)
The lungs of a premature neonate are susceptible to injury due to their immaturity, both biochemically and structurally. Chronic lung disease (CLD) can occur, and may be affected by the chosen device for respiratory ...
Neonatal Nurses' Perception of Family-Centered Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(2014-07-30)
Family involvement is an important part of care for the infant within the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Neonatal nurses recognize the importance of family-centered care (FCC), but need further education in this ...
Improving Parental Satisfaction in Transition to Home from the NICU: A Quality Improvement Project
(2012-07-13)
Problem: Bringing an infant home from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can mean caring for a baby with multiple health care needs, or minimally, feeding and growth issues. The infant may require a regimented ...
The Relationship Between Adverse Events and the Administration of Fluids, Medications, and Blood Products Through an Umbilical Arterial Catheter in Neonates
(2014-07-30)
The field of neonatology lacks adequate research to support or oppose the use of umbilical arterial catheters (UACs) for the administration of most fluids, medications, and blood products. There are recognized risks of ...
Parent and Nurse Attitudes towards Parental Engagement in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(2014-07-30)
A significant group of parents with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) fail to build strong relationships with the nurses caring for their babies. Many parents feel unsupported and unwelcome at the bedside ...
Quality Improvement Project: Swaddle Bathing
(2014-07-30)
Although the first bath is essential to prevent cross contamination of body fluids between the newborn and the health care provider, it can be a significant factor influencing successful extrauterine transition and parental ...
Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(2014-07-30)
A central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) can be detrimental to any hospitalized patient, but neonates are especially fragile due to their immature immune system, repeated invasive procedures, and frequency ...
Recommendation of a Neonatal Intravenous Infiltration Pathway
(2014-07-30)
Peripheral intravenous infiltration is a complication that can cause serious morbidities and adversely affect healthcare outcomes. Ideally, the best way to avoid peripheral intravenous infiltrations is to prevent them with ...
Examination of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Competence and Confidence: Insight for Educational Programs and Faculty
(2017-08-17)
Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to determine any relationship between education level, type of educational program, number of clinical practice sites as a student, and time in practice with the self-reported ...