cagedbear

cagedbear has 23 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. Phototherapy and migraines

   cagedbear replied to swazi-maci's topic in NICU

   We tell the nurses that they can use their own sunglasses and we also have some disposable yellow/amber ones that are recommended for use with the blue lights. If they are photosensitive I would have them use them with any photo lights, white or blu...

2. Securing ETT's in the NICU

   cagedbear posted a topic in NICU

   Is anyone using a securing device in their unit for ETT's? Do you like it? How about those who just tape? What is your method and what kind of tape do you use? We have lots of conversations going on here about lots of stuff, so I am just asking t...

3. News too good to keep to myself...

   cagedbear replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU

   WOO HOO!!! Do a happy dance!!! I started right out of nursing school, too, 23+ years ago and I am still here and loving it! Congratulations!

4. Tape use in Neonates

   cagedbear replied to cagedbear's topic in NICU

   Thanks to everyone! Lots of good info! Keep it coming! :thankya:

5. Tape use in Neonates

   cagedbear posted a topic in NICU

   I am looking for a concensus on which tape works best on a neonates skin to secure IV's. I like the transpore (clear) tape. My hospital also uses a cloth tape (doesn't stick well). I hate the paper tape, as it seems to melt into the babies skin wh...

6. Tape use in Neonates

   cagedbear replied to cagedbear's topic in NICU

   Thanks for the tip! I'll do that!

7. Tape use in Neonates

   cagedbear posted a topic in NICU

   I am looking for a concensus on which tape works best on a neonates skin to secure IV's. I like the transpore (clear) tape. My hospital also uses a cloth tape (doesn't stick well). I hate the paper tape, as it seems to melt into the babies skin wh...