Understanding NICU Protocols: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals
| Protocol Topic | What to Verify | Common Error Found | |---------------|----------------|----------------------| | Resuscitation | Initial FiO2 for <35 weeks (21-30%) | Using 100% oxygen for all | | Antibiotics | Ampicillin + Gentamicin dosing interval based on PMA | Fixed dosing regardless of renal function | | Phototherapy | Threshold curves by hour of life (Bhutani nomogram) | Using outdated curves | | Feeding | Trophic feeds starting day 1 for ELBW infants | Delaying feeds >72 hours | nicu protocols ppt
📊 Comprehensive Report: NICU Protocols Presentation Outline Slide 1: Title Slide Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Protocols Guidelines for Optimizing Neonatal Outcomes and Safety Visual Ideas: Title: Preventing Infections in the NICU Bullet points: 4
Enteral Feeding: Trophic feeding schedules and the "advancement protocol" (e.g., 20ml/kg/day increments). nicu protocols ppt