[luv-r-babies]

Hi all!
I'm new to this forum, just happened to be surfing and stumbled upon you! I work at a fairly small 18 bed level III nicu- the current raging debate (isn't there always one?) is in regards to isolette changing. our current policy is every 7 days, baby gets a new, clean isolette. some think this is too often and too traumatizing to our itty-bitty's. I've tried without success to find something on aap or nann sites. any input would be greatly appreciated!

[dawngloves]

We do q week too, but if the kid is unstable, forget it! Or if they are weaning and will be out in a day or so, nevermind.

[newRN09]

We change isolettes every 2 weeks.

Christine, RNC, BSN

[fergus51]

Every 7 days if stable.

[Gompers]

Originally Posted by dawngloves

We do q week too, but if the kid is unstable, forget it! Or if they are weaning and will be out in a day or so, nevermind.

Same thing here.

[rainbows4me]

seven days here as well...

[anneliese]

Same here...every 7 days if stable

[TiffyRN]

Once a week is the standard in our unit, but it's acceptable to wipe all the surfaces down with disinfectant if you either can't find a clean new one or the infant is too unstable to move. Most of our unstable infants though get moved to an radiant warmer or a Giraffe Omnibed. We only change the Giraffes once every 2 weeks but often keep them in it until they are >1000 grams.

[Deidre Shiobhan]

We changed every seven days if the baby is stable. We do clean the isolettes daily with antiseptic wipes.

[luv-r-babies]

thank you so much for your replies!