uma1ashok

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1. pins and rubberbands for CPAP

   uma1ashok posted a topic in NICU

   In our unit to secure CPAP tubings we r currently using safety pins and rubberbands. Is there any other way of securing ??? safety pins can be dangerous at times!! just interested to know how the rest of the world does?

2. want to come to nz

   uma1ashok posted a topic in International

   hi , i have a plan to migrate to nz. i got my registration and annnul practising cert. few weeks back i attended a phone interview for a post .i was emailed that i am selected and wanted to contact my refereees .... but until now there is no sign of ...

3. Septal damage in ncpap babies

   uma1ashok replied to uma1ashok's topic in NICU

   thanks buddy !will talk about the use of mask in my area..... uma.

4. Septal damage in ncpap babies

   uma1ashok posted a topic in NICU

   hi , In my icu i find some of the babies nasal septum is badly damaged b cos of the pressure from ncpap though we use deoderm to protect the skin... any suggestions to prevent it? what s the practise ? do u also encounter this septal damage?

5. Prone Positioning in the NICU

   uma1ashok replied to nurse_leeny's topic in NICU

   use of a blanket to sling the babies to keep them prone is a very good idea.

6. Adding Fortifier ??

   uma1ashok replied to cmorriscat's topic in NICU

   we normally mix the fortifier in the defrosted milk and shake well. i find that if we dont shake ,the fortifier remains undissolved and blocks the naso gastric tube during feeding...........