An infant in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or NICU, has their weight measured on a daily basis. An infant or premature baby's weight is an important number to know, as it can affect … [Read more...]
Infant Cor Pulmonale
Posted to NICU: January 1, 2010
Cor Pulmonale in Infancy Cor Pulmonale is defined as when the right side of the heart fails to function properly, usually as a result of long-term blood pressure in the right side of the heart, as … [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...]
Neonatal Subglottic Stenosis
Posted to NICU: November 10, 2009
Subglottic Stenosis Subglottic stenosis refers to a narrowing of the airway in an infant just below the vocal cords, which is called the subglottis. There are two causes of subglottic stenosis, the … [Read more...]
Birth Asphyxia
Posted to NICU: November 4, 2009
Neonatal Birth Asphyxia Birth asphyxia refers to when a baby does not recieve enough oxygen at birth, and/or the time immediately before or after delivery. Birth asphyxia can be very serious, so … [Read more...]
NICU – Congenital Infant Atelectasis
Posted to NICU: October 26, 2009
NICU Infant Atelectasis Infant atelectasis refers to when a newborn baby or premature infant is born without the ability to inflate one (or both) of his or her lungs. The condition is most common … [Read more...]
NICU – Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate
Posted to NICU: October 25, 2009
NICU Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate Cleft Palate is a birth defect and condition where the roof of the mouth and the upper lip do not connect before birth. The severity of the condition can vary, but … [Read more...]
Neonatal Infant Sepsis
Posted to NICU: October 24, 2009
NICU Neonatal Sepsis Sepsis in general terms means that there is a critical bacterial infection in the neonate's system that can cause serious issues, potentially even leading to death. It can … [Read more...]
Jaundice in the NICU
Posted to NICU: October 23, 2009
Jaundice in the NICU Jaundice in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is also called hyperbilirubinemia, meaning that there is a higher than normal amount of bilirubin in the baby's body. Bilirubin is … [Read more...]
NICU – Bradycardia
Posted to NICU: October 22, 2009
NICU Bradycardia Bradycardia in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit refers to the temporary slowing down of an infant's heart rate. This can result from several issues, including apnea. Extra … [Read more...]
NICU Apnea
Posted to NICU: October 21, 2009
Apnea in the NICU Apnea refers to when and infant, or baby, stops breathing momentarily, causing irregular breathing patterns. In the NICU, when apnea occurs, that means the infant has not taken a … [Read more...]
NICU Anemia
Posted to NICU: October 20, 2009
Anemia in the NICU Anemia simply means a low red blood cell count. A NICU infant may have anemia for several reasons, including blood loss and a deficiency of iron in the blood. To diagnose … [Read more...]
Premature Infants Under 23 Weeks
Posted to NICU: July 31, 2009
Premature Infants Under 23 Weeks in the NICU Premature infants born at less than 23 weeks gestational age are generally too young and too immature in terms of development to survive. Most doctors do … [Read more...]
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Posted to NICU: July 28, 2009
NICU Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) What is Ventricular Septal Defect? Information courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Source] A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a heart … [Read more...]
NICU – Turner Syndrome
Posted to NICU: July 28, 2009
NICU Turner Syndrome What is Turner Syndrome? All information courtesy of National Human Genome Research Institute [Source] Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that alters development … [Read more...]
