NICU Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) What is Retinopathy of Prematurity? All information courtesy of the National Eye Institute [Source] Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially … [Read more...]
NICU – Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
NICU Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) What is Respiratory Distress Syndrome? From the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute [Source] Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a breathing … [Read more...]
NICU – Pneumothorax
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
NICU Pneumothorax What is Pneumothorax? Pneumothorax is an area around the lungs where air has gathered. In infants, there are tiny air sacs that can rupture, leaking air into the areas around … [Read more...]
NICU – Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension (PPHN)
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
NICU Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension (PPHN) What is Persistent pulmonary hypertension? Persistent pulmonary hypertension is a condition where a newborn infant's blood bypasses the lungs. … [Read more...]
NICU – Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL)
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
NICU Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL) What is Periventricular Leukomalacia? From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke [Source] Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is … [Read more...]
NICU – Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
NICU Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA) What is Patent Ductus Arteriosis? From the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute [Source] Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a heart problem that occurs … [Read more...]
NICU – Omphalocele
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
NICU Omphalocele What is an Omphalocele? An omphalocele happens while a baby is still developing in utero. Part of the intestines, or possible even an organ remains on the outside of the … [Read more...]
NICU – Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
NICU Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) What is Necrotizing Enterocolitis? Necrotizing enterocolitis is a very severe condition that occurs most commonly in premature infants. The intestinal wall … [Read more...]
NICU – Infant Meningitis
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
NICU Meningitis (Spinal Meningitis) What is Meningitis? From the CDC Website [Source] Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. People sometimes … [Read more...]
NICU – Infant MRSA
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
NICU Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) What is MRSA? MRSA is a bacteria that causes infection, most commonly on the skin. This strain of staph can be particularly dangerous among … [Read more...]
NICU – Infant Meconium Aspiration
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
NICU Meconium Aspiration What is Meconium Aspiration? Meconium aspiration refers to a condition where a newborn infant breathes in his or her own meconium. When an infant is inside the uterus, … [Read more...]
NICU – Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
NICU Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) What is IUGR? Intrauterine growth restriction is a condition when a baby is born much smaller in size than is normal for their gestational age. This … [Read more...]
NICU – Imperforate Anus
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
NICU Imperforate Anus What is an Imperforate Anus? An imperforate anus is the absence of the anus in an infant. This is a congenital defect that happens during development in the uterus. With … [Read more...]
NICU – Infant Hypoglycemia
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
NICU Hypoglycemia What is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is when the infant's blood sugar, or glucose levels, drop too low. The result is a lethargic baby, who may have less energy to move and … [Read more...]
NICU – Hydrops Fetalis
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
NICU Hydrops Fetalis What is Hydrops Fetalis? Hydrops Fetalis (hydrops) is an extremely dangerous condition in which the body of the fetus or infant has abnormal swelling from additional fluid … [Read more...]
