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  1. Heparin Locks/Flushes

    GrowingBabies replied to salaw's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Anyone have any leads to good research regarding heparin vs. saline flushes in

  2. Heparin Locks/Flushes

    GrowingBabies replied to salaw's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We do run KVO rates on the main line but not to the other ports. MDs discretion? I've not seen extra fluids run to ports used

  3. Heparin Locks/Flushes

    GrowingBabies replied to salaw's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We heplock PIVs and hep flush all lumens on UVCs and PICCs that do not have a continuous

  4. use of diapers during phototherapy

    GrowingBabies replied to al.ghada68's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I use the diaper on larger babies and fold it down to expose more skin. We also have snugglys that are made to use with phototherapy, very nice developmental tool! For a micro preemie that doesn't...

  5. Depression and anxiety in the NICU

    GrowingBabies replied to hClickRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a peer support group in our unit for handling sad situations. It helps alot to be able to discuss it with people who "know". Definitely consider

  6. Developmental care

    GrowingBabies replied to sofiam's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a great developmental team (st/pt/OT) who evaluate all premature infants and most of our term kids per MD order (it's included on admit orders). They make up signs at individual babies...

  7. Crib Cards & HIPPA - researching policies

    GrowingBabies replied to DonnaH123's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Level III NICU, our crib cards are just "crafty" ones the nurses or secretaries make unique for each baby with scrapbook paper & stickers, markers, etc. Parents love it as it individualizes the...

  8. Oral feeding on nasal CPAP??

    GrowingBabies replied to Carmen Huston's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No nipple feeds for cpap kids in our unit, the risk is too great. Sometimes we nipple H3F babies depending on the case. Very frequently feed babies on a regular cannula. As always, we have to watch...

  9. Best way to clean your shoes?

    GrowingBabies replied to emptyboxcars's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Leave a change at work (or in the car) to wear only at work! I like white & that way they stay looking pretty sharp for work! I also don't like the idea of taking "bugs" in or out with me if I can...

  10. Changing out isolettes

    GrowingBabies replied to ccnicurn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Changed q7days with or without humidity. I spot clean them some if they start looking gross before time to change. Everything in the isolette is changed q24hrs on night shift. The date for changes...

  11. Current Method of Gavage Syringe Warming

    GrowingBabies replied to faitdog's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Penguin warmers and love them! Also will use 1L graduate container with lukewarm water and place capped syringe in, or some RNs will place capped syringe in a glove or ziploc baggie and place the...

  12. NICU Swings Policies

    GrowingBabies replied to charryse77's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use swings and bouncers, but not made for hospital use but are supplied by the hospital. Send covers through laundry with other "NICU only" things...certain blankets, snugglies, bendy covers,...

  13. checking residuals

    GrowingBabies replied to Hannahrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We check residuals prior to all feedings regardless of whether baby will PO or gavage feed. I like to do it as part of verifying tube placement. We monitor color, amount, if it appears to be digested...

  14. Oral dextrose water

    GrowingBabies replied to NurseAnt's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Same here! Except for feeding! I've not seen it used for testing feeds, but can't say it doesn't

  15. RT's Drawing from a UAC

    GrowingBabies replied to megcourt's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our RTs can draw if necessary, but typically RNs draw all labs & gases & are responsible for reporting them to MD or NNP. Our RTs stay busy with vents, hfov, and treatments. They will also...

  16. NICU NURSES....labeling breast milk???

    GrowingBabies replied to schoolnurseadmin's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We verify milk with 2 RNs reading name & MRN. I have heard of barcoding but FYI I got from a nurse who once worked in another nicu is that nurses would keep one EBM label for the baby either on...