wee one rn

wee one rn specializes in NICU, CVICU.

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1. Xray through zflo?

   wee one rn replied to wee one rn's topic in NICU

   Thanks for the replies! Another question for you all, are the zflos patient specific or are you cleaning and reusing them between patients? Do you have a system for tracking and/or charging for them? Thanks!

2. Xray through zflo?

   wee one rn posted a topic in NICU

   Hello all! I have briefly used Z-flo at a prior job, remember loving it, but thought that we could xray through them? I know the company has to say no simply because they didn't test it, but I thought the rep mentioned some units doing it. They jus...

3. Did I Miss Something?

   wee one rn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   I think that my favorite comment is "You have to Work on christmas/new years/thanksgiving etc? They don't give you those days off??"

4. Wound VAC in NICU?

   wee one rn replied to MegNeoNurse's topic in NICU

   We recently had one on a kiddo that had a very bad infection around his umbilical cord. It spread to his entire abdomen and he ended up as sick as could be. Last time I saw him, he was PO feeding and almost closed.

5. Cpap

   wee one rn replied to Dachsielover's topic in NICU

   Here's how I've always thought of CPAP, I've worked mainly with the 'vent' CPAP and a little bit with the bubble. The main purpose is to provide a continuous flow of air that causes some pressure in the lungs to help keep the alveoli from collapsing...

6. CPAP positioning

   wee one rn replied to SmileyGirl :o)'s topic in NICU

   Why hasn't anyone invented canula tubing with prongs/masks that will work with CPAP?? One thing that I have found to work is to use a beanbag under the head. If the baby is on his/her tummy, lay the head on the beanbag to see where the tubing falls ...

7. UCSF and Lucile Packard

   wee one rn posted a topic in California

   Hello! I will be moving to the Bay Area this summer and I was wondering if anyone knows names and contact info for the nursing recruiters for UCSF Childrens hospital and/or Lucile Packard. I am looking to work in a Neonatal ICU so if anyone has the...

8. Looking for the name and manufacturer of nasal mask CPAP

   wee one rn replied to rhensel's topic in NICU

   I think I used the same setup that Steve mentioned, Infant Flow made by Viasys. Here's a link to the site: http://www.viasyshealthcare.com/prod_serv/prodDetail.aspx?config=ps_prodDtl&prodID=197 Hope this helps!

9. Do you swab for MRSA upon admission?

   wee one rn replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU

   I've worked in 2 level III/IV units (both do ECMO) and the only kids that get tested are the ones that we think have it. One unit has L&D and accepts transports and hyperbili kids from home as long as they are reaching transfusion level. The ot...

10. To cover or not to cover: lipids and phototherapy

    wee one rn replied to wee one rn's topic in NICU

    Thanks for all of the responses! Here's the reasoning behind it: Lipids are light sensitive, over 24 hours there is an amount of hyperperoxides that are formed and when the baby is under phototherapy that amount increases by 60%. The recommendations ...

11. To cover or not to cover: lipids and phototherapy

    wee one rn posted a topic in NICU

    Hello all! One hospital that I worked at covered lipid tubing with aluminum foil when a baby was under phototherapy and another didn't, so I'm wondering what everyone else does. All input will be greatly appreciated! Thanks :nuke:

12. new grad in NICU

    wee one rn replied to NurseKaytlin's topic in NICU

    :welcome: That isn't a dumb question at all, it's very good that you are concerned about an adequate orientation. I started as a new grad in a Level III/IV (we do everything including ECMO) and didn't have any problems, I had a 12 week orientation. ...

13. More new NICU questions!

    wee one rn replied to cherokeesummer's topic in NICU

    Everything that you said is normal, that's why we get more than 3 weeks of orientation. I wish there was a magic number to give you, but unfortunately it doesn't work that way. Try not to stress over it, the more you do things the faster and more c...

14. Calling all experienced NICU nurses!

    wee one rn replied to netty78's topic in NICU

    :welcome: There have been several threads on this topic, try a search and you should find lots of information.

15. Cool new products in the NICU

    wee one rn replied to kitty29's topic in NICU

    One new thing that we recently got is called Z-flo. It's very hard for me to describe, but it is an amazing and unique positioning product that could replace everything else, except for Freddie the Frog, he simply can't be replaced.