Neonatal Nursing & Family-Centered Care

How does one manage skin of an ELBW baby and till what PMA should it continue

Hello 99ers, i heard about a investigation regarding colophonium as a source of allergies in premature babies and for that reason is no longer recommended for use in premature babies. This colophonium is a natural resin which is an ingredient in patches diapers and hydrocolloids. Has anyone experienced or heard of allergic reactions to varihesive or comfeel or other hydrocolloids? If so, have you banned these products from your unit? We have some hydrocolloids (for securing UAC`s & UAV`s) that are colophonium free, that`s what the manufacturer told us, but so far i haven`t heard of other hydrocolloid products especially for wound care that are free from this …

Hi everybody! Our nurses got recommendations for nursing preterms - even extreme little ones - in an open cod. They say, that the movement of the air through the Arm-Holes is cooling the babies too much, if the cod is closed, and with an open cod, the heater keeps the baby warm enough. When we tried now open-cod-nursing temperature was not a problem (it wasn‘t before either), but what we noticed, was, that the extreme preemies needed a LOT more daily fluids than in the times of closed cod nursing. At least, this was a noticeable coincidence - and one, that supported our skepticism, as an open cod looses all the humidity. So right now we are in discussion…

Dear sir, What are your experiences?

Hi everyone, Very much appreciate if anyone can share a Unit guideline on the making up of SMA fortifier, particularly to improve the consistency without over mixing and damaging the breast milk. Feel free to respond here or message me. Thanks Ali

Dear All Do you routinely do car seat challenge for babies being discharged? And if yes, could you please share the evidence. Thank you

Hello all! Just briefly wanted to pop the question if anyone out there have experience in using LDH as a marker for tissue hypoxia and assessment of for instance birth asphyxia, TTN, other? Have seen plenty of studies and some development of different tests, point of care use and would be very grateful to your opinion on if this is something we ought to use? All the best! //Pontus

Dear Collegues I just want to ask about the other units practice of "Golden Hour " practice of Preterm babies. My question is basically how you are managing and what exactly you are practicing in Golden hour. I will appreciate your input.

Lau '21_NeoToday.pdf I would like to share an article that I wrote for the November issue of Neonatology Today. This peer-reviewed monthly newsletter caters not only to pediatric practitioners, but also parents. This study offers a new outlook on how we may better assist mothers during their infant(s)' NICU hospitalization if we understand the multitude of stressors that simultaneously besiege them at such inopportune time.

Check out this paper which includes two of our speakers in our upcoming webinar on immediate kangaroo care for low birth weight infants. This might be an interesting pre-read for those of you attending the webinar on the 8th December! In fact, just an interesting read even if you are not attending! The concept of "birthday cuddles" immediately after birth (before transfer to a neonatal unit) is something being initiated in my local unit for our preterm babies.....And has been championed in other UK neonatal units. What about in your units?! Do you provide immediate skin to skin? Sign up below & join in the conversation: 2021 Kangaroo…