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1. What causes As and Bs during gavage feeding?

   davery replied to LRC_RN's topic in NICU

   Reflex is the most likely cause. If it is reflex the heart rate will drop followed by apnea than desat related to vagal response by the infant. the NG tube should always be a 5 french in size to aid with not having higher risk of reflex. Reflex is co...

2. What is it like to be a NICU nurse?

   davery replied to AlexisNicole's topic in NICU

   Nicu where I live the pay is pretty much they same as any other field. I pick my schedule and choose 3-12 hour day shifts with options for overtime occassionally. i hated it at first but am still very new and starting to like it. It has its really fu...

3. New NICU nurse, feeling very disheartened ;( Question to Preceptors

   davery replied to NewNicuNurse1336's topic in NICU

   I am a new NICU nurse as well. I have finished my orientation and have been on my own for 5 months. Your preceptor should not be leaving you that long. This is a very specialized field with a huge learning curve. They don't teach you this in nursing ...

4. Tips for Starting IVs in Level II neonates

   davery replied to Ellen59's topic in NICU

   neonates are nothing like adults when it comes to IVs. Think of it like giving a TB test you don't want to go too deep. scalp veins are the best they have better perfusion. I never use a tourniqute I use my hand to stabalize the vein and use minimal ...