H1N1 Swine Flu NICU Swine flu (H1N1) in the NICU, or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, is becoming more and more of a concern for parents with a baby in the Neonatal ICU. If a mother or father of a … [Read more...]
Premature Births at 13 million Worldwide: March of Dimes
Posted to NICU: October 15, 2009
There are 13 million premature births worldwide according to a report recently issued by the US group March of Dimes. That comes to preterm births equal to 9.6% of all births in the world. In … [Read more...]
Swine Flu H1N1 and Your Family
Posted to NICU: October 13, 2009
The swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus, is sweeping across populations everywhere, and families, especially with younger children and infants, need to take extra precautions. This is an article … [Read more...]
Expecting a Preterm Infant in the NICU
Posted to NICU: October 12, 2009
When a mother has a high risk pregnancy, there is a possibility that her baby could be born prematurely, and would need to be placed in the NICU, or neonatal intensive care unit. There is also the … [Read more...]
Infant MRSA in the NICU
Posted to NICU: August 22, 2009
NICU 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 … [Read more...]
How to Improve Infant Reflux in a Newborn Baby
Posted to NICU: August 13, 2009
Improving Reflux in an Infant 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 … [Read more...]
What is the NICU?
Posted to NICU: July 31, 2009
What is the NICU? NICU stands for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is a unit for critically ill and premature newborn infants. Babies in the NICU can range from 23 to 35 weeks gestational age … [Read more...]
NICU – Infant Kangaroo Care
Posted to NICU: July 31, 2009
Kangaroo Care in the NICU Kangaroo Care is one of the most intimate ways a mother can bond with her infant. Often, when mom's deliver a preterm baby, the ability to bond between the two can be … [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...]
NICU – Length of Stay
Posted to NICU: July 31, 2009
Length of Stay in the NICU How long will my baby be in the NICU? That is a question many, many parents ask time and time again. The honest answer is that it completely depends on the specific … [Read more...]
Infant Bereavement – When Life Means Loss
Posted to NICU: July 30, 2009
Infant Death and Infant Bereavement in the NICU Losing your baby will probably be the hardest thing you will ever go through. The grief a parent goes through after the death of their infant is called … [Read more...]
NICU – Asking Questions
Posted to NICU: July 30, 2009
Asking Questions in the NICU Asking questions in regards to your baby's condition and care is absolutely recommended and encouraged. NICU staff want parents to be as informed as possible about the … [Read more...]
NICU – Medical Records
Posted to NICU: July 30, 2009
Medical Records refers to the Health Information Department in a hospital. This is where all patient info is stored after a patient has been discharged. It also may be where medical transcriptionists … [Read more...]
NICU – Infant’s Medical Chart
Posted to NICU: July 30, 2009
Infant's Medical Chart in the NICU Every infant in the NICU has their own medical chart. This includes: Graphical information (Address, parents, insurance, etc.) Consents Doctor's … [Read more...]
NICU Handwashing
Posted to NICU: July 30, 2009
NICU Handwashing In the NICU, be prepared to wash your hands...many times. Germs pose a great threat to infants in the NICU, since their immune systems are very weak. Handwashing is the number … [Read more...]
