An umbilical venous catheter (UVC), or umbilical vein catheter, is a very small line inserted into the infant's umbilical vein. In the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, the UVC functions to … [Read more...]
Neonatal UAC
Posted to NICU: January 7, 2012
An umbilical artery catheter (UAC), or umbilical arterial catheter, is a very small line inserted into the infant's umbilical artery. The umbilical cord contains one vein and 2 arteries. … [Read more...]
What is a Neonatal Nurse?
Posted to NICU: August 25, 2011
Neonatal Nurse A neonatal nurse is a registered nurse who takes care of sick and premature infants in a neonatal intensive care units. Neonatal nurses have earned either an Associate's Degree in … [Read more...]
Premature Infant’s Appearance
Posted to NICU: June 22, 2010
In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or NICU, babies born prematurely are often admitted to the unit for critical care. Neonatal infants are not fully developed, as prematurity involves some unique … [Read more...]
Infant Gestational Age
Posted to NICU: June 15, 2010
Infant Gestational Age in the NICU When an infant is born, their gestational age is calculated by the total mount of time in utero, or inside the mother's uterus. The neonatal intensive care unit … [Read more...]
NICU Infant Weights and Birth Weights
Posted to NICU: June 14, 2010
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...]
Causes of Birth Defects
Posted to NICU: May 6, 2010
What are the causes of birth defects? What causes birth defects to occur? These are common questions asked by parents who are expecting a baby with a congenital birth defect. There can be many … [Read more...]
What are Birth Injuries?
Posted to NICU: May 5, 2010
What is a birth injury? A birth injury is also known as birth trauma, which consists of an injury that occurs during birth, usually while the infant is in the birth canal. There are a number of … [Read more...]
What are Congenital Birth Defects?
Posted to NICU: May 4, 2010
Congenital birth defects refer to health problems present at the time of a baby's birth. These can be visible, physical abnormalities, or they can be internal birth defects, related to the infant's … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding After the NICU
Posted to NICU: April 28, 2010
Breastfeeding a premature baby at home, after it has been in the NICU, will often be very similar to how it was in the hospital. Many parents come home with the expectations that breastfeeding will … [Read more...]
Neonatal Acne
Posted to NICU: March 21, 2010
Neonatal acne, also referred to as acne neonatorum, in an infant or newborn baby can be a concern for many first time parents. Neonatal acne is a common condition that affects nearly 20% of all … [Read more...]
Neonatal MRI
Posted to NICU: February 3, 2010
A neonatal MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is a diagnostic imaging procedure that utilizes a combination of a computer, radio frequencies, and a magnet to generate detailed images of organs and … [Read more...]
Neonatal CT Scan
Posted to NICU: January 24, 2010
A neonatal CT scan, which is short for computerized tomography, and also known as a CAT scan, is a diagnostic imaging procedure that can be used on all parts of an infant's body. A neonatal CT scan … [Read more...]
Neonatal Head Ultrasound
Posted to NICU: January 20, 2010
A neonatal head ultrasound is a test that provides images of an infant's brain. A neonatal head ultrasound can be performed on a baby until the fontanel, which is the soft spot on the top of the … [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...]
