If my baby is in the NICU, can I sign my initials to verify a nurse's lab specimen collection of my infant's blood, etc.? For most NICUs, the answer would be yes. When a nurse draws blood, or … [Read more...]
Why are Cell Phones Not Allowed in the NICU?
Posted to NICU: December 23, 2009
A mom eagerly scrubs up and walks into the NICU to see her baby. The precious little one has been in the NICU for two weeks, and today she is graduating to an open crib! The mom approaches her … [Read more...]
Can I Watch My Baby’s Lab Draws?
Posted to NICU: December 13, 2009
Can I Watch My Baby's Blood Being Drawn? This is a tricky question, because some NICUs have policies on this and others are more lenient. As a parent, you are already overly worried about your … [Read more...]
Neonatal Apnea Monitor Alarm
Posted to NICU: December 10, 2009
Apnea Alarm Going Off in the NICU A scary moment for any first time NICU parent is when the apnea alarm goees off on their baby's monitor. Insitinctive concern and worry floods all emotions and … [Read more...]
NICU – Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)
Posted to NICU: December 9, 2009
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) Adrenoleukodystrophy, or ALD, is a genetic disorder that causes damage to the myelin sheath, which is a membrane that surrounds the brain's nerve cells. Infants and … [Read more...]
