lytning

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1. ET Tube suction.

   lytning replied to Sun*shine's topic in NICU

   we don't use inline suction either. We do suctioning 2-3 hours but i prefer doing it 3-4 hours interval unless the baby has desat and i can hear secretions. When I started my orientation at the NICU, the common practice was to use saline flush to loo...

2. pros and cons of prone positioning

   lytning replied to iyqyqr's topic in NICU

   I observed my babies to be more comfortable in prone position especially after feeding and during phototherapy. I've heard though that prone position is a no-no in some NICU's (ie in Dubai). I don't know prone is good for oxygenation though and reflu...

3. To Filipino Nurses in NEW ZEALAND? Have questions please..

   lytning replied to nina9404's topic in Immigration

   Hello. I am on Stage 1 of my NCNZ application. I don't have a credit card and my only option is bank draft. IS ANZ the only bank recognized by the NCNZ council to issue a bank draft or do I have other options. What banks are associated with ANZ (with...

4. Member-recommended neonatal reading list!

   lytning replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU

   i received an offer from a specialty hospital to work in the NICU. Im currently w0rking at a med-surg unit and have been exposed in the NICU for just about 12days during my orientation. I have no idea where to start preparing myself. Need a little he...