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Thrombocytosis in the NICU

Neurocritical Care, 2008
An elevated platelet count may occur during care of neurology/neurosurgical patients and is usually due to reactive or secondary thrombocytosis (ST) caused by inflammation or infection. Primary (clonal) thrombocythemia or essential thrombocythemia associated with myeloproliferative disorders is usually known before or during early patient assessment ...
David J, Powner, W Keith, Hoots
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Loss in the NICU

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, 2012
Siblings of patients that have lengthy stays in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may be affected emotionally by their brother’s or sister’s condition, separation, or even death. In an effort to assess the effect of perinatal loss on siblings a student-led inquiry was designed and tested.
Carla L, Sandler   +2 more
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Reorientation of care in the NICU

Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 2008
Where possible, both parents should be present whenever bad news is broken. Professional calm and carefully chosen words are essential. Staff must be aware of cultural and religious beliefs of the family, and should be cognizant of linguistic and educational capabilities.
Ian A, Laing, Yvonne, Freer
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Color and NICU Design

HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 2023
Purpose: The appropriate use of color in healthcare settings has been a topic of interest for designers and researchers, and the need for evidence-based standards evident. The purpose of this article is to summarize recent research on color as applicable to neonatal intensive care units and to propose standards ...
Mardelle McCuskey Shepley   +2 more
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Antimicrobial Stewardship in the NICU

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 2014
There are unique challenges to antimicrobial stewardship in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Diagnosis of infection is difficult as neonates can have nonspecific signs and symptoms. Between and within NICUs, significant variation exists in the treatment duration of suspected sepsis and pneumonia.
Joseph B, Cantey, Sameer J, Patel
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A “Moment” in the NICU

Neonatal Network, 2005
MOST BABIES WHO COME INTO OUR NICUs stay for weeks or even months. But occasionally a baby will come to stay for only a few minutes, and those few minutes can make a lifelong impact on those involved.
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Administration of Palivizumab in the NICU

Hospital Pediatrics, 2016
BACKGROUND: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends palivizumab prophylaxis against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for infants at high risk for severe disease within 72 hours of hospital discharge to prevent community-associated RSV.
Neika, Vendetti   +5 more
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Stress and coping in a NICU

Research in Nursing & Health, 1989
AbstractThe stress and coping of NICU nurses were examined in this study. Questionnaires were designed to measure the coping strategies used by the nurses (N = 30); the perceived helpfulness of the coping strategies; the frequency, controllability, and stressfulness of eight common NICU situations; and overall stress and satisfaction.
S L, Rosenthal, K D, Schmid, M M, Black
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NICU

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 2004
NICU stands for Neuro Integrated Care Unit. With the integration philosophy, from the time of admission the patients remain in the NICU even though their status and priority change, until they are ready for discharge home or discharge to a rehabilitation unit.
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Etiologies of NICU Deaths

Pediatrics, 2015
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Infant mortality is an indicator of overall societal health, and a significant proportion of infant deaths occur in NICUs. The objectives were to identify causes of death and to define potentially preventable factors associated with death as areas for quality improvement efforts in the ...
Jack, Jacob   +4 more
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