Any policy or practices out there re oral care. What do you use sterile water and breastmilk, when and how often etc Thanks
2 Comments - Our unit just wrote a policy based on articles printed in Advances in Neonatal Care. Breast milk will be swabbed in the baby's mouth with every hands on care every three or four hours
We do let our PCTs admister the sucrose. And we just had it removed from our Machine so that it is not a med. Big progress. Beth Hawn Director of Maternal Child Services Martin Memorial Stuart Fl 772-223-5945 ext 3688
We are looking to revise our current practices related to oral/ETT care and VAP protocol. We would like to see what others are doing that has worked for your unit and helped to decrease VAP. Do you use a neonatal yankauer, is your oral and ETT suction setup separate, how do you clean after each use, and how often does all of this get changed?
We are looking and new VAP bundles and reduction practices and I was wondering how often do you change out your suction cannisters and tubing? any information would be helpful
5 Comments - We use separate suction containers for ett suctioning and oral suctioning
Looking for resources to establish a Clincal Ladder for Intermediate Care
Does anyone use oxygen therapy for wounds, especially bad diaper rash?...Are there any products that are designed specifically for this administration?
1 Comment - Historically in our unit we have used this- currently we don't based on evidence for its use. 3M has an amazing product called cavilon- it is awesome- provides a breathable protective coating- you can get a free trial on their website. It works great!!!! Safe for babies- it is also great around stomas/gtubes
Hi, I am looking for good resource to learn Wound and Stoma care in neonate
Please follow the link below. Quantum Caring Take care and care well Mary
I am looking for other units' guidelines/protocols regarding ELBW skin care; specifically what is being done to protect the most fragile skin and prevent skin breakdown. I am also searching for evidence based literature on this subject