Limiting entry primarily to parents, with guided supervision on handwashing and gowning techniques. 3. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
: Maintaining a stable body temperature is critical. Protocols involve placing the infant in an isolette or radiant warmer and providing skin-to-skin contact (Kangaroo Care) when stable. Infection Control & Hygiene
A "Roadmap to Home" that includes car seat trials, CPR training for parents, and follow-up scheduling. 5. Quality Improvement (QI) Tracking nicu protocols ppt
Test the PPT. Hand a nurse the laptop open to the "Hypotension protocol" slide during a mannequin drill. Does the slide provide the correct next step? If the nurse hesitates, the slide needs revision.
Protocols for handling, fortifying, and prioritizing donor milk when maternal milk is unavailable. C. Thermoregulation Limiting entry primarily to parents, with guided supervision
Even well-intentioned teams fail. Avoid these common errors:
: For babies unable to bottle or breastfeed, protocols detail the use of IV fluids or orogastric/nasogastric tubes to ensure proper caloric intake and growth World Health Organization (WHO) Standardized Clinical Guidelines Protocols involve placing the infant in an isolette
required, ranging from basic stabilization (Level I) to advanced intensive care (Level III). Slideshare Core NICU Protocol Categories Resuscitation & The "Golden Minute"