Bonding in NICU infants and parents- is there a need to worry?
Delayed bonding can be had when infants are in the NICU. Watch out for signs of this! Page 634- Quality Alert Box
What do we need to know about feeding tolerance in Newborns?
Page 631-633. Preterm infants need to be evaluated closely with feedings, reviewing nursing care of these infant's is very important!
What is PKU and how is it detected?
a genetic disorder that causes central nervous system injury from toxic levels of teh amino acid phenylalanine in the blood. Screening after 24 hours of age
Describe Sepsis in the Newborn...
pg. 652-655
Respiratory Distress Syndrome- what is it and how do we treat it?
It is a condition caused by insuffcient surfactant in the lungs. It occurs frequently in preterm infants and increases as gestational age decreases... pg 640
Discuss the different positions of breastfeeding! Also- How do we know it is a good latch?
Pg 493- figures show the different positions! Also- figure 23.8 on page 494
What is the apperance of a newborn who is preterm?
Page 625: Appearance
Can infant's have cows milk?
Pg 496!
Let's talk about nursing interventions and education for infant's under phototherapy
Phototherapy is the most common treatment of jaundice and involoves placing the infant under special lights. Nursing care pages 650-651