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  1. Xray through zflo?

    wee one rn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello all! I have briefly used Z-flo at a prior job, remember loving it, but thought that we could xray through them? I know the company has to say no simply because they didn't test it, but I...

  2. Xray through zflo?

    wee one rn replied to wee one rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the replies! Another question for you all, are the zflos patient specific or are you cleaning and reusing them between patients? Do you have a system for tracking and/or charging for...

  3. UCSF and Lucile Packard

    wee one rn posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello! I will be moving to the Bay Area this summer and I was wondering if anyone knows names and contact info for the nursing recruiters for UCSF Childrens hospital and/or Lucile Packard. I am...

  4. Wound VAC in NICU?

    wee one rn replied to MegNeoNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We recently had one on a kiddo that had a very bad infection around his umbilical cord. It spread to his entire abdomen and he ended up as sick as could be. Last time I saw him, he was PO feeding...

  5. Cpap

    wee one rn replied to Dachsielover's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Here's how I've always thought of CPAP, I've worked mainly with the 'vent' CPAP and a little bit with the bubble. The main purpose is to provide a continuous flow of air that causes some pressure in...

  6. CPAP positioning

    wee one rn replied to SmileyGirl :o)'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Why hasn't anyone invented canula tubing with prongs/masks that will work with CPAP?? One thing that I have found to work is to use a beanbag under the head. If the baby is on his/her tummy, lay the...

  7. Looking for the name and manufacturer of nasal mask CPAP

    wee one rn replied to rhensel's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think I used the same setup that Steve mentioned, Infant Flow made by Viasys. Here's a link to the site: http://www.viasyshealthcare.com/prod_serv/prodDetail.aspx?config=ps_prodDtl&prodID=197...

  8. To cover or not to cover: lipids and phototherapy

    wee one rn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello all! One hospital that I worked at covered lipid tubing with aluminum foil when a baby was under phototherapy and another didn't, so I'm wondering what everyone else does. All input will be...

  9. Do you swab for MRSA upon admission?

    wee one rn replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've worked in 2 level III/IV units (both do ECMO) and the only kids that get tested are the ones that we think have it. One unit has L&D and accepts transports and hyperbili kids from home as...

  10. To cover or not to cover: lipids and phototherapy

    wee one rn replied to wee one rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for all of the responses! Here's the reasoning behind it: Lipids are light sensitive, over 24 hours there is an amount of hyperperoxides that are formed and when the baby is under phototherapy...

  11. Miami NICUs

    wee one rn posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi all! I'm thinking about moving to Miami and was wondering about the Children's hospitals and their Neonatal/newborn ICUs. I currently work in one that does everything- cardiac surgery, ECMO, etc....

  12. new grad in NICU

    wee one rn replied to NurseKaytlin's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :welcome: That isn't a dumb question at all, it's very good that you are concerned about an adequate orientation. I started as a new grad in a Level III/IV (we do everything including ECMO) and...

  13. More new NICU questions!

    wee one rn replied to cherokeesummer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Everything that you said is normal, that's why we get more than 3 weeks of orientation. I wish there was a magic number to give you, but unfortunately it doesn't work that way. Try not to stress...

  14. Calling all experienced NICU nurses!

    wee one rn replied to netty78's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :welcome: There have been several threads on this topic, try a search and you should find lots of

  15. Cool new products in the NICU

    wee one rn replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    One new thing that we recently got is called Z-flo. It's very hard for me to describe, but it is an amazing and unique positioning product that could replace everything else, except for Freddie the...

  16. Help needed:Policy for CVL dressing Changes

    wee one rn replied to missapoo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use betadine only, no alcohol, and we do drsg changes every 5 days and prn. It seems to work well, I haven't seen any real skin issues unless the baby had skin problems before the line was

  17. ever use a 'Zaky'?

    wee one rn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello! http://www.zakeez.com/en/zaky/zaky.php Recently we had a couple of these sent to our unit to see if they would be something that we might like to start using. Personally, I thought the theory...

  18. Hospitals and pay around Miami

    wee one rn replied to future_nurse_Alex's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have a BSN, 2 yrs experience and just applied to several hospitals in Miami, ICU, my offers have a starting salary of 24-25 with a $4-6 shift diff. Hope this

  19. How do you warm your bottle - feeding?

    wee one rn replied to sofiam's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have individual bottle warmers at the bedside of each baby that's eating, they are cleaned regularly and between patients. We don't warm up formula that is room temp, but everything that's coming...

  20. Miami NICUs

    wee one rn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi all! I'm looking at moving to Miami, FL and was wondering if any of you had info on the local NICUs there. I've posted in the FL forum and checked out all the hospital websites, but they only give...

  21. Parents and handwashing/foam,gel

    wee one rn replied to Preemies R Me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our parents have to scrub before entering the unit, they don't get buzzed in until they have done so. For new mom's in wheelchairs that can't reach the sinks/still have ivs, they can purell. Once in,...

  22. Developmental care

    wee one rn replied to sofiam's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We also have a developmental care team to help out our little ones. We recently starting using several positioning products, instead of millions of linens to acheive the same effect. The staff has...

  23. Monday is the BIG day

    wee one rn replied to cmarsh333's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How'd your first day go?? One thing to remember, as SteveRN21 said, the rest of us didn't know anything about caring for sick neonates when we started either, so absorb as much as you can and don't...

  24. How time flies! I have a job!!

    wee one rn replied to LilPeanut's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats on the

  25. Hypoxic Brain Injury & Elective Hypothermia... Who's doing it?

    wee one rn replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The unit that I work in was part of a cooling blanket study and we now use it on kiddos that meet the criteria. I haven't seen it used very often, but there have been a couple kiddos that did quite...