Practical Procedures

If the Umbilical Catheter Vein goes to portal sistem.... and the radiographics show your catheter in portal vein, in a preterm 25 sem with 8 h age with RDS and mecanical ventilation.... What do you usually do? Thanks

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… and how comfortable are you with your choice? So, we all know, that there has been and still is a wide variety of combinations for premedication for intubating a neonate - even more difficult when dealing with preterms. As far as I know, most current recommendations favour using an opioid, a muscle relaxants and mostly atropine. I “grew up” using thiopental and fentanyl +- Rocuronium and often times a second dose of fentanyl was needed until placing the tube (nasoteacheal) was tolerated. So for me, using Fentanyl and Rocuronium without an hypnoticum right away, makes me somewhat uncomfortable fearing too little medication effect and too much …

Dear colleagues, we are looking for a PDMS system that has to serve NICU and PICU. NICU seems to be the sticking point. What are your experiences? What is you recommendation?

My institution is preparing to conduct a trial of the Tenderfoot heel lancet. Has anyone had any experience with these lancets and how have they performed for you? We are also considering the NeoHeel from Smith Medical. Thank you for any feedback!

Hi everybody. Do yo have any experience using Kangaroo mode under phototherapy light (both mother and Newborn) ? Do you protect mother`s eyes ?? Thanks a lot.

Hi All: Happy new year 2022! Anyone used this Novayas UVC catheter? The company claims the catheter does not migrate at all after placement. I was intrigued by it and wanted to use the device.

Hi Everyone, I am a resident at St. Francis. We are seeing too many UVC migration. Wondering why no device manufacturer is addressing this problem? We have line monitoring protocol. Despite of that, we are putting ton of work. Do you guys face similar problems?