working with tiny babies

Specialties NICU

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I would much rather do NICU than adult ICU but I have a stupid concern: my hands get a little shakey at times (maybe a side effect of some meds). It's not like I have noticeable tremors or anything- I think I'm the only one that even notices- but with premies, everything is so TINY. I'm wondering how essential it is to have have rock steady hands?

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I'm not sure. You might have problems starting IVs? How do you do with the big people?

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

If it is as minor as you describe, I don't think it would be a problem. You'd probably be more bothered by the butterflies in your stomach :)

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I have notoriously shaky hands. It isn't a problem for me. When starting IVs, I just make sure to steady my hand by resting my elbow or my forearm on the bed. If anything, I find that's easier to do with the tiny kids.

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