NICU Trisomy 21 (Causes Down Syndrome) What is Trisomy 21? Information courtesy of Genetics Home Reference [Source] Humans normally have 46 chromosomes in each cell, divided into 23 pairs. … [Read more...]
NICU – Trisomy 18
Posted to NICU: July 28, 2009
NICU Trisomy 18 What is Trisomy 18? Information Courtesy of Genetics Home Reference [Source] Trisomy 18, also called Edwards syndrome, is a chromosomal condition associated with severe … [Read more...]
NICU – Tachypnea
Posted to NICU: July 28, 2009
NICU Tachypnea What is Tachypnea? Tachypnea is a condition where a newborn infant is breathing faster than normal at a continuous rate. This can be caused by additional fluid from birth … [Read more...]
NICU – Syphilis
Posted to NICU: July 28, 2009
NICU Syphilis What is Syphilis? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. It can be passed to a fetus from the mother by way of the placenta. When the infant is born, it poses a life … [Read more...]
NICU – Spina Bifida
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
NICU Spina Bifida What is Spina Bifida? All information courtesy of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke [Source] Spina bifida (SB) is a neural tube defect (a disorder … [Read more...]
NICU – Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Posted to NICU: July 27, 2009
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...]
