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Top content from across the community, hand-picked by us.

nCPAP interface

Ingrid de Jong posted a topic in nursing the neonate, October 3

nCPAP prongs - who is working with those for CPAP on the STEPHAN device?
Please share your advice here.

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99nicu.org, October 4

How non-invasive NAVA could really reduce neonatal bradycardia

AllThingsNeonatal posted a blog entry in All Things Neonatal, September 26

How non-invasive NAVA could really reduce neonatal bradycardia.
Check out new great blog post by Michael Narvey.

1 reply

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99nicu.org, September 30

Could it be an Atypical HUS? Intersting&challenging

Aymen Eshene posted a topic in Virtual NICU, September 26

Virtual NICU Alert: infant with severe anemia - could it be an atypical HUS?
Please share your input.
Note that you need to log in to read and comment in the Virtual NICU.

12 replies

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Stefan Johansson, September 27

Rectal manipulation

MKoolen posted a topic in nursing the neonate, September 26

Any role of rectal manipulation (thermometer/tube) in the development of constipation and NEC in the preterm infant? Please share your experience/comments here.

5 replies

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99nicu.org, September 27

A new system for managing serum glucose with less pokes. This is a good thing.

AllThingsNeonatal posted a blog entry in All Things Neonatal, September 12

"A new system for managing serum glucose with less pokes. This is a good thing."
Check out this new blog post on continuous glucose monitoring by Michael Narvey.

1 reply

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99nicu.org, September 12

Very preterm infants - ventilation strategy?

Rleeh14 posted a topic in Virtual NICU, September 7

New IRL case in our Virtual NICU: a very preterm infants and challenges related to ventilation strategy (infant is on MV). Please note the Virtual NICU is a member's only section (ie you need to log in to read and comment).

17 replies

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99nicu.org, September 8

cutting the ET tube or leave it same after placement

tarek posted a topic in pulmonary disorders, September 6

Do you cut/shorten the ET tube after intubation?
If yes, what is the evidence for doing so?
Log in and respond to a mini-poll and comment about your practise.

7 replies

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Stefan Johansson, September 7

Safe sedation in case with increased ICP post craniotomy

Rola alzir posted a topic in Virtual NICU, September 6

What are the safe option to sedate an infant with increased ICP post craniotomy?
Share your views in the Virtual NICU (for logged-in members only).

4 replies

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99nicu.org, September 6

Hypernatremia in ELBW

Rleeh14 posted a topic in fluid and electrolyte balance, September 5

Hypernatremia in ELBW - how do you manage water balance?
Please share your practise here.

6 replies

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Stefan Johansson, September 6

Neurological examination of the newbonr

satyen75 posted a topic in neurology, September 3

Neurological examination of the newborn - what do you do before NICU discharge (and why)?

1 reply

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Stefan Johansson, September 5

How long should delayed cord clamping really be?

AllThingsNeonatal posted a blog entry in All Things Neonatal, August 28

How long should delayed cord clamping really be?
Learn from this new blog post by Michael Narvey.

4 replies

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99nicu.org, September 2

Xray interpretation

Sanjeev posted a topic in gastroenterology, August 31

Help out to interpret this x-ray: ELBW infants on enteral feeds, with abdominal distension and low platelets.
See the x-ray and share your comments here.

5 replies

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99nicu.org, August 31

Heart rate versus age?

Pamela posted a topic in cardiovascular problems, August 30

Why do children's pulse rates change (decrease) as they get older?
Share here!

3 replies

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Stefan Johansson, August 30

Erythropoietin role for neuroprotection in neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy

ferac posted a topic in neurology, August 26

Erythropoietin role for neuroprotection in neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy?
Share your knowhow and experience here.

4 replies

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Stefan Johansson, August 26

Equipment check before announcing failure of procedures

Dr.Smah posted a topic in practical procedures, August 18

New important topic:
share your experiences discovering equipment failure through equipment check.

4 replies

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99nicu.org, August 23

Neonatal Pneumothorax - Early Diagnosis and Management-Pathophysiology

spartacus007 posted a topic in pulmonary disorders, August 20

Check this out - excellent educational video on
"Neonatal Pneumothorax - Early Diagnosis and Management-Pathophysiology"

2 replies

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99nicu.org, August 22

Hypercalcaemia in neonate

Lenks posted a topic in fluid and electrolyte balance, August 17

Hypercalcaemia in neonate - help needed to manage. Please share guidelines here.

5 replies

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99nicu.org, August 18

Respiratory distress in neonates of smoker mothers

Dr.Smah posted a topic in pulmonary disorders, August 15

Respiratory distress in neonates of smoker mothers - are there any specific considerations?
Please share here.

7 replies

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Stefan Johansson, August 15

How you people r keeping sterilised/disinfected ambu bag in ward /near patient warmer?

ashok posted a topic in resuscitation, August 10

How do you keep sterilised/disinfected ambu bag in ward /near patient warmer?
Share your practise here!

1 reply

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99nicu.org, August 10

RED FLAG: Rethinking the neonatal transport ground ambulance

Sutirtha Roy posted a topic in education, organisation and evaluation, August 9

Rethinking the neonatal transport ground ambulance.
Read about a detailed project aimed to realize a dedicated ground ambulance for neonatal emergency transport service (NETS).