NICU MRSA
Neonatal ICU Infant, Baby, Neonate MRSA
An infant in the NICU with MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureaus) can initiate immediate precautions to preserve the safety and well-being of not only the infant, but all the other infants, staff, and parents in the NICU. It is important to remember that not all cases of MRSA are as critical as heard about on the news. It is important to remember that even though an infant may have the bacteria, it does not necessarily mean that it is sick from it.
MRSA and Antibiotics
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In a newborn infant, a common concern for many parents is infant reflux (GERD). It can be a scary event, when your baby may appear to choke, gag, or spit up during a reflux episode. As frustrating as it can be, there are several ways to help improve reflux in a newborn infant.
Position after feeding – This is one of the most important factors, as it involves keeping your baby upright for as long as 30 minutes after eating. It is also a good idea to keep your baby’s activities …

Gavage feeding in the NICU is where a small, narrow tube is inserted through the infant’s nostril and is placed down the throat, esophagus, and into the baby’s stomach. This allows for the baby to be fed if it cannot get the nutrition it needs from breastmilk or formula alone (via breastfeeding or bottle feeding).
Reasons for Gavage Feeding

There can be several reasons for feeding a newborn this way. There are many combining factors that can be summed up in one of these reasons:

Babies who lack the sucking coordination required to …