L15: NICU Flashcards
Types of perinatal transport
- Maternal-fetal (intrauterine) transport
- Neonatal transport
- Return transport
Def of Maternal-fetal (intrauterine) transport
Pregnant women is transported from facility to another
Indication of Maternal-fetal (intrauterine) transport
- Special care & delivery.
- Maternal fetal or neonatal ICU.
Def of Neonatal transport
Baby is transferred From facility to another
Indication of Neonatal transport
- Intensive medical or surgical intervention unavailable in referring facility
- For advanced stage of diagnosis
Def of Return transport
Patient are returned to facility originally admitted
Indication of Return transport
For future care: when the problems that required transport have been solved
How do you arrange for the baby to be transported?
How do you arrange for the baby to be transported?
- Communicate
Communicate with doctors at the special baby care unit of the recipient hospital to discuss:
- History
- early neonatal course
- present status
- lab results
- need for further special treatment.
How do you arrange for the baby to be transported?
- Prepare Equipment
Prepare equipment for resuscitation & choose trained personnel to accompany the baby.
How do you arrange for the baby to be transported?
- Prepare Baby
How do you arrange for the baby to be transported?
- Support
Continue optimum supportive care:
- Maintain adequate —-› Oxygenation, temperature, blood pressure & metabolic control of the baby.
How do you arrange for the baby to be transported?
- Transfer
Transfer the baby
Levels of Neonatal Care
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level 3
Name of Level 1 Neonatal Care
- Basic neonatal care
- Normal newborn nursery
Abilities of Level 1 Neonatal Care
Abilities of Level 1 Neonatal Care
- Basic
Abilities of Level 1 Neonatal Care
- Sun & IV
Abilities of Level 1 Neonatal Care
- O2 & Food
Abilities of Level 1 Neonatal Care
- GA
Abilities of Level 1 Neonatal Care
- Stabilization
Name of Level 2 Neonatal Care
- High-dependency neonatal care
- Special care nurseries
Abilities of Level 2 Neonatal Care
Abilities of Level 2 Neonatal Care
- Basic
Abilities of Level 2 Neonatal Care
- IV
Abilities of Level 2 Neonatal Care
- O2 & Food
Abilities of Level 2 Neonatal Care
- GA
Name of Level 3 Neonatal Care
- Intensive neonatal care
- Neonatal intensive care nursery
Abilities of Level 3 Neonatal Care
Abilities of Level 3 Neonatal Care
- Basic
Abilities of Level 3 Neonatal Care
- IV
Abilities of Level 3 Neonatal Care
- O2
Abilities of Level 3 Neonatal Care
- Advanced
When to refer a neonate to special care nursery?
When to refer a neonate to special care nursery?
- Numbers
When to refer a neonate to special care nursery?
- Baby support
When to refer a neonate to special care nursery?
- Interventions
When to refer a neonate to Intensive Neonatal Care (NICU)?
When to refer a neonate to Intensive Neonatal Care (NICU)?
- Numbers
When to refer a neonate to Intensive Neonatal Care (NICU)?
- Baby Support
When to refer a neonate to Intensive Neonatal Care (NICU)?
- Interventions
Goals of NICU
