Stories Category: NICU
Endoscopic Treatment versus Shunting for Hydrocephalus
In sub-Saharan Africa, a large number of infants are affected by hydrocephalus that develops after neonatal ventriculitis and is often associated with poor developmental outcomes. New research findings are summarized in a... read more
Ethics in the NICU: Principles, Methods, and Application
Dr. Mark Mercurio gives a basic review of some of the fundamental principles and approaches relevant to decision-making in the NICU. Adequate fellowship training in ethics and professionalism is essential so that neonatologists... read more
Delirium and Benzodiazepines Associated With Prolonged ICU Stay in Critically Ill Children
Delirium is associated with a lower likelihood of ICU discharge in preschool-aged children. Benzodiazepine exposure is associated with the development and longer duration of delirium, and lower likelihood of ICU discharge.... read more
Updates on Sepsis from WSC
Fourth session from the World Sepsis Congress Spotlight: Maternal and Neonatal Sepsis - Updates on Sepsis.... read more
Quality initiative reduced the number of chest X-rays conducted in the NICU
A quality improvement initiative implemented at Washington, D.C.-based Children's National Health System successfully reduced the number of chest X-rays conducted in the neonatal intensive care unit, decreasing the risk of... read more
Antibiotic Guidelines Improve Prescription Practices for Vulnerable Infants
Yale University School of Medicine neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) significantly reduced the number of cases of late-onset sepsis, a leading cause of death among pre-term infants, by implementing guidelines designed to... read more
Buprenorphine for the Treatment of the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Current pharmacologic treatment of the neonatal abstinence syndrome with morphine is associated with a lengthy duration of therapy and hospitalization. Buprenorphine may be more effective than morphine for this indication.... read more
The Impact of Neonatal Simulations on Trainees Stress and Performance
Neonatal simulations cause significant anticipatory and participatory stress. Despite this, trainees' performance score in simulation was over 80%. Simulated death did not impact performance, magnitude of rise in salivary... read more
Wide variations found in evaluation of newborns for sepsis
The evaluation of well-appearing term infants for early-onset sepsis (EOS) varies considerably among hospitals, with some doing extensive work-ups and giving antibiotics while others simply observe and provide newborn routine... read more
Non-invasive Respiratory Support and Methylxanthines Reduce Re-Intubations
In a meta-analysis of randomized studies evaluating efforts to reduce re-intubations and respiratory failure in preterm infants, non-invasive respiratory support and use of methylxanthines (theophylline, caffeine) were found... read more
Dose of dextrose gel lowers risk of low blood sugar in newborns
A single dose of dextrose gel, rubbed inside a newborn's mouth an hour after birth, can lower their risk of developing neonatal hypoglycaemia.... read more
Fatal measles complication more common than thought
A deadly complication of measles in young children that strikes years after infection may be more common than previously thought, according to a study presented on Friday that stressed the importance of vaccinations against... read more
Pediatric screening for family hypercholesterolemia is feasible and efficacious
Presence of a familial hypercholesterolemia mutation without elevated total cholesterol levels is insufficient to make diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia.... read more
Neonatal Nurses: Helping the Tiniest Patients
In honor of National Neonatal Nurses Day, we interviewed five nurses in different facets of the field to give you a glimpse of what it’s like to be a neonatal nurse, including the challenges and rewards involved in caring... read more
