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Development and Evaluation of a Radiation Safety Program in the NICU
(2017-05-13)
Advancements in medical care have resulted in births of decreased gestation and higher acuity. With increased acuity comes an increase in diagnostic testing, including radiologic imaging. Although X-rays are necessary, ...
Coloring to Reduce Stress Among Advanced Practice Providers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(2018-05-12)
Healthcare is a stressful profession. Research has shown that stress among healthcare providers can have detrimental effects to both the providers and patients, as higher stress can lead to decreased job satisfaction, high ...
Examination of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Competence and Confidence: Insight for Educational Programs and Faculty
(2017-08-17)
Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to determine any relationship between education level, type of educational program, number of clinical practice sites as a student, and time in practice with the self-reported ...
Dextrose Gel As A First-Line Treatment for Hypoglycemia
(2018-05-14)
Neonatal hypoglycemia is the most frequent metabolic disorder experienced by newborns after birth and is the leading cause of admissions in the neonatal intensive care units (NICU). If hypoglycemia is not properly diagnosed ...
Renaissance of Bubble CPAP: Increasing the Use of Less Invasive Ventilation Methods through Education and Guideline Development
(2020-05-16)
The lungs of a premature neonate are susceptible to injury due to their immaturity, both biochemically and structurally. Chronic lung disease (CLD) can occur, and may be affected by the chosen device for respiratory ...
Factors Affecting Heated Humidity and Condensation in Neonates Receiving Respiratory Support
(2014-07-30)
The optimal goal when providing heated humidification to neonates receiving respiratory support is to mimic natural gas conditioning with core temperature at 37°C, 100% saturation with water vapor, and absolute humidity ...
Implementation and Evaluation of “Golden Hour” Practice in Infants Less Than 33 Weeks Gestation
(2012-01-31)
Upon review of Vermont Oxford Network data, a Midwest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) noted increased levels of chronic lung disease (CLD) in infants born at less than 33 weeks gestation. Initial analysis of ...
Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(2014-07-30)
A central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) can be detrimental to any hospitalized patient, but neonates are especially fragile due to their immature immune system, repeated invasive procedures, and frequency ...
Recommendation of a Neonatal Intravenous Infiltration Pathway
(2014-07-30)
Peripheral intravenous infiltration is a complication that can cause serious morbidities and adversely affect healthcare outcomes. Ideally, the best way to avoid peripheral intravenous infiltrations is to prevent them with ...
Parent and Nurse Attitudes towards Parental Engagement in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(2014-07-30)
A significant group of parents with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) fail to build strong relationships with the nurses caring for their babies. Many parents feel unsupported and unwelcome at the bedside ...