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How to Support a Friend in NICU.

Premature child birth comes with a lot of anxiety and stress. It is an emotionally and physically exhausting journey, and very time consuming. There is a lot of uncertainty during this period. Empathize a lot and try to understand the parents. There is the constant fear and threat of death looming over their heads. This …

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Hand Washing in NICU

Did you know that you can contribute to your preemie’s healthcare a lot by observing the strict guidelines of hand washing and thus lowering your medical costs? Good hand washing is the first step to stop the spread of illnesses and infections. Do not underestimate the power of handwashing towards the overall health of your …

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Common NICU Disorders

ANEMIA This refers to a condition in which the red blood cells in the blood, are lower than normal. Red blood cells carry oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the tissue. APNEA A prolonged pause in breathing that lasts more than twenty seconds. This is a common problem in premature infants to have an …

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NICU Medical Staff

ATTENDING PHYSICIAN A doctor who has the primary responsibility for coordinating the medical treatment and care for a patient. In the NICU this will generally be your baby’s neonatologist. AUDIOLOGIST A medical professional who treats patients with hearing, balance and ear related problems. CARDIOLOGIST A medical doctor who specializes in the heart and circulation. CASE …

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Terms commonly used in the NICU

A’s and B’s This commonly used abbreviation in the NICU meaning stands for apnea and bradycardia. These are your baby’s episodes of slower breathing and slower heart rate. ADJUSTED AGE (also corrected age) It is a baby’s age based on his/her due date. Simply subtract from his chronological age the number of weeks early he …

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Premature Babies

A premature baby is a baby born  before 37 weeks of pregnancy that is more than 3 weeks before the due date. Also known as preterm or a preemie.   Classification of preterm babies include; Late preterm – Baby born between 34 weeks and 36 weeks of pregnancy. Moderately Preterm – Born between 32 weeks …

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