Practical Procedures

We are discussing whether we should protect infants from unintentional (primary) radiation, using gonadal shields during chest x-rays. Currently, we do not use such shields. This interesting article was published in Journal of Perinatology (see abstract below) Pubmed-link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17625572 Would be interested to hear your opinions and experiences on this topic.

Hello Neonatologists, Is routine nasogastric aspiration of the stomach done by you, if so why?

What is your practice of securing Umbilical Catheters (UACs or UVCs)? In our unit, we prefer to centrally catheterize all extreme Preterms (<28wks) as soon as they amine from the delivery unit. However, we have seen delays in actually getting the catheters in place quickly enough to offset the in risk of hypoglycemia so, in addition, we prefer to quickly peripherally cannulate the veins first before the Main procedure to offset risk, of delays. In our unit, we have moved away from 'Goal-Post' method of using tapes applied to abdominal wall to using 'Anchor-stitches' to the Umbilical stump skin rather than to the Wharton jelly of the stump itself. Therein lie…

does amy one before did exchange transfusion using only backed RBCs instead of whole blood in case of hyperbilirubineamia

Is it a common practice to give newly delivered sick babies an initial bath before they are stable?

Do you have experience on lipid extravasation in preterms? Emergency interventions? Prognosis?

Dear netters, We are going to apply CRBSI prevention bundle. Actually, we follow the CDC guidelines 2002. I am looking for the practice in other units. Your contribution is highly appriciated Regards Dr. Ayman Abou Mehrem Assistant Consultant Neonatologist King Abdulaziz National Guard Hospital Al-Ahsa Saudi Arabia

Hallo. I have a question. Do You use growth charts for preterms on NICUs? How about children 23-26 weeks?