babiluv

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1. Developmental Positioning, Aids, and stuff like that...

   babiluv replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU

   Temp control is one reason we need positioning consistency in our unit. A baby well contained in Z-Flo should be warmer because both surrounding air currents and infant heat loss are reduced. So turning down incubator heat output is an option, like w...

2. Developmental Positioning, Aids, and stuff like that...

   babiluv replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU

   We've done a few x-rays on Z-Flo if just for line placement, but not where air accumulation can make a difference (lung fields, KUB, etc). And even x-rays for line placement are usually examined for whatever is visible, so x-ray through Z-Flo is not ...

3. Developmental Positioning, Aids, and stuff like that...

   babiluv replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU

   Glad to see others are trying Z-Flo; I've worked in the NICU for many years, and Z-Flo definitely works best for positioning our babies. It takes some practice to get it right, but is well worth the effort to finally see fragile babies well positione...