dawngloves

dawngloves BSN, RN

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  1. when to stop humidity in the isolette

    dawngloves replied to denicu's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We basically do the same as NNT. Not only because of the nasty aspect, but wouldn't their skin be keratinized after a couple of week on the

  2. FluMist and Shedding virus to pts.

    dawngloves replied to dawngloves's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That is exactly what I wanted. I couldn't find it on the CDC or WHO sites.

  3. need vent tips - mainly for flipping / suctioning

    dawngloves replied to asdjkl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would never turn a pts head or flip them without disconnection them from the vent. It makes it that much easier to extubate them. I always get help from someone if I am flipping a

  4. Transduce or not transduce?

    dawngloves replied to kalamazoo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree. Your pt may have a stable BP, but I'd like to know if there was an issue with my line. ( clotting off, dislodgement, air in line) They'd be real sorry if a kid bled out or lost a foot because...

  5. Transilluminator for IV Starts/Lab Sticks

    dawngloves replied to AtlantaWalter's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'd like it to attach to the baby somehow and still illuminate the vein I want to hit. Sometime I need to hands to stbalize the vein and insert the angiocath. Maybe something that instead of one...

  6. Early feeds...good idea or recipe for disaster???

    dawngloves replied to BabyLady's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What were they fed? We are starting trophic feeds on stable micros. 1ml q 6, breast milk

  7. How low do you let your hemoglobins go before transfusing?

    dawngloves replied to iyqyqr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If they are retic-ing and the Hg is above 8, we don't transfuse either. But I have seen those to young to retic transfused at 10 because they are bradying often.Is it postional? Are they refluxing?...

  8. Circumcized on a vent?

    dawngloves replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our circs get done days before the kid goes home. Vented kids, unstable or no, do not get circ'd. They have enough

  9. Handheld device detects blindness in infants

    dawngloves replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    $$$$$

  10. Staffing in a level III NICU

    dawngloves replied to grinbyrd2's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our staffing is based on, "How many people can we call in on their day

  11. busy or slow

    dawngloves replied to nicu4me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    BIZZZZ AYYYYY! Mostly late preterm 30 ish weekers. Acuity is still low. Haven't had a 24 weeker in months. 25 weekers are rare, too. We get the smattering of twins, again 30 ish weeks.Can't remember...

  12. full assessments vs. monitor vitals

    dawngloves replied to nicu4me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm confused here. When some of you say full assesment, do you mean BP, temp, auscultate lungs and belly? Every two,three hours? Seems excessive and most be disturbing for the pts. We do a head to toe...

  13. Measuring urine output

    dawngloves replied to 3yrDiploma's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am surprised at any intensive care unit that does not measure I&Os. We weigh diapers but, if we need an hourly meaurement, we will place a

  14. new warmers

    dawngloves replied to littlepeach's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The Neopuff is SO much easier than a bag. You can ventilate your baby with one hand. Great for when you have to move your

  15. Amicillin via UAC?

    dawngloves replied to I'mANurse!'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've only given blood and fluids during an emergent situation and I can count on one hand how often that

  16. Developmental positioning in Giraffe beds

    dawngloves replied to iyqyqr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The gel type matresses I think are an option. We only have a couple.They still supply pressure relief, more so than the conventional matresses, regardless of the blanket

  17. the oldest baby in your level 3 nicu

    dawngloves replied to nicu4me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't have a peds unit. Sometimes our parents refused to have the baby transferred out when they get older. This was the case with a mom of a 24 weeker. That kid was with us for 11 months. Couldn't...

  18. Adult ICU to NICU

    dawngloves replied to ello7's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I did! I did ICU/CCU before I went to NICU. Aside from getting used to the different VS parameters ( HR 140??! Oh, wait. That's OK.), vent settings( the TV is what??),and the different drug dosages...

  19. What are the best NICU books you've read?

    dawngloves replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Psychonaut, do you mean the Manual of Neonatal

  20. Do you use isolette covers over your isolettes /giraffes?

    dawngloves replied to iyqyqr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On sick, agitiated babies we do. But have you seen the study that shows that babies in the NICU that have cycled light gain weight

  21. What are the best NICU books you've read?

    dawngloves replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Like a clinical book? Everyone will tell you Merenstein and Gardner. If you want food for though in the NICU, read The Lazarus Case: Life-and-Death Issues in Neonatal Intensive Care by John D. Lantos...

  22. FOOTPRINTS

    dawngloves replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Can I tag on this question? Do you do footprints as hospital

  23. Carseats for premies less than 5 pounds

    dawngloves replied to PremieOne's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yeah, but insurance won't pay for a carbed.They definately won't pay $80+ to have it shipped overnight. They will pay for a NICU stay until a neonate reaches a desirable

  24. Carseats for premies less than 5 pounds

    dawngloves replied to PremieOne's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ever try and get a carbed on short

  25. Carseats for premies less than 5 pounds

    dawngloves replied to PremieOne's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You really send home 1400gm kids?! We never even send home IUGR 35 weekers at that