sherirn127

sherirn127 has 8 years experience and specializes in NICU, Charge & Transport Nurse.

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1. No bandaids

   sherirn127 replied to sherirn127's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Wow... Thanks for the responses. We can't completely out rule adhesive. We still have to tape down tube but we place deuodem under the tubes then tegaderm over that. This way we are not removing...

2. No bandaids

   sherirn127 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Has anyone else implemented the no adhesives rule in the NICU. The nurses are having a hard time adjusting to not using band aids. They currently are using gauze tied around the foot to stop bleeding...

3. Thermoregulation in NICU - what does it have to do with hypoxia?

   sherirn127 replied to LR_C's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Google the Neonatal Energy Triangle. Its a great article that tells the

4. Thermoregulation

   sherirn127 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   What are your thermoregulation guidelines? Do you go by weight to determine the need to use servo control versus manual control in the infants isolette. What is your policy/guideline for

5. NG/OG collection device

   sherirn127 replied to sherirn127's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks for your input! I will take this to our charge nurse

6. NG/OG collection device

   sherirn127 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Our unit is trying to come up with 1 standard way for OGT/NGT collection devices on our NPO infants. Currently some nurses are using diapers taped around the end of the OGT/NGT for collection and...

7. Vitamin K - - - - - Texas Nurses

   sherirn127 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Texas Nurses Is there a law on giving infants vitimin K shots, at birth. I know there is a law about erythromycin. If not, does your hospital have a policy on what to do if mom refuses to consent...

8. Do you work for a NICU in Texas???

   sherirn127 replied to YUPPIE2009's topic in Texas Nursing

   I work In a NICU in houston SJMC. we have a great internship, and competitive pay. I have worked here for almost 5 years, and havent left because the people here are like family to me now. I LOVE MY...

9. vein viewer

   sherirn127 replied to pedrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We have the Vein Veiwer in our NICU. It was on the news with a lot of hype. But it doesnt work as well as the transillumenator. With the vein viewer you cant tell depth of the vein just its general...

10. Protocol

    sherirn127 replied to Spatialized's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    First, I would like to say sorry for your loss. I would say yes send the card. I know that it makes me feel better when a parent appreciates the work we do. I dont think you will be intruding. I...

11. Do you "foil" your lipid tubings?

    sherirn127 replied to sherirn127's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the reply. I guess our unit needs to do a little more research on the subject. One of the nurses figured it up it takes about 3 minutes to foil one tubing. On adverage we do about 20 a...

12. Do you "foil" your lipid tubings?

    sherirn127 replied to sherirn127's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    it is thought; not proven, that exposure of lipid solution to phototherapy light may result in the formation of triglyceride hydroperoxides that may be harmful....

13. Do you "foil" your lipid tubings?

    sherirn127 replied to sherirn127's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We change it every 24 hours

14. Do you "foil" your lipid tubings?

    sherirn127 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is my first post so bear with me. Does your unit require you to place aluminum foil (or other protective barrier) around your lipid tubings to protect from light? I have heard both ways on my...

15. Mystery Baby: poor feeder @ 40 weeks...help!

    sherirn127 replied to lu1975's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have found that a lot of our IDM babys (full term) are the worst feeders. I agree with letting mom feed whenever and whatver the baby wants, instead of on a set schedual. They always seem to eat...