Recommended NICU design standards and the physical environment of the NICU [PDF]
Journal of Perinatology, 2013 Newborn ICU (NICU) design has changed dramatically in the past 25 years, perhaps more than any other area of the hospital. Research and experience have demonstrated the pervasive effect of the physical environment not only on the developing newborn brain, but also on the families and caregivers who spend many hours a day in the NICU.
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Frontiers in PediatricsBackgroundNewborns are particularly vulnerable to pain, and non-pharmacological methods are frequently employed for pain management due to their lack of side effects.
Lingxue Xu +8 more
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Asphyxia from the eyes of the neonatologist
Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Individualized Medicine, 2014 The perinatal asphyxia occurs at a frequency of 4-6‰ in developed countries The hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) has an incidence of 0.5-2‰, and is a frequent cause of death and severe disability. Cerebral hypothermia is a well-established therapy
Paolo Gancia +3 more
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Emotional Experiences of Mothers of Newborns Admitted to the NICU [PDF]
, 2016 The transition to parenthood is an emotional life experience. Giving birth to a healthy baby and bringing the child home shortly thereafter is a significant emotional occasion.
Queralt, Andrea
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The nasal microbiome of predicting bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants
Scientific Reports, 2022 Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease of prematurity and may cause substantial long-term disabilities. To characterize and compare the nasal swabs microbiome of early stage in premature infants and determine whether microbial ...
Yanping Xu +3 more
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Impact of neonatal intensive care bed configuration on rates of late-onset bacterial sepsis and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization [PDF]
, 2015 OBJECTIVES: Infections cause significant morbidity and mortality in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The association between nursery design and nosocomial infections has not been delineated. We hypothesized that rates of colonization by methicillin-
Burnham, Carey-Ann D +6 more
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Pediomaternal Nursing Journal, 2021 Introduction: Developmental care-based preterm infant care management that aims to protect the neurological system and reduce adverse effects has developed over the last few decades.
CH.R. Yeni Suryandari +2 more
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Changing rooms in NICU : a comparative descriptive study of parental perceptions of the physical environment of neonatal intensive care units : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree in Master of Philosophy in Nursing at Massey University [PDF]
, 2007 The physical environment of a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is unique and can be challenging and stressful for families. As infant survival rates and technology improved, many NICUs became 'busy', overcrowded, noisy environments.
Wilkinson, Robyn Clare
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Evaluation of critical congenital heart defects screening using pulse oximetry in the neonatal intensive care unit. [PDF]
, 2017 ObjectiveTo evaluate the implementation of early screening for critical congenital heart defects (CCHDs) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and potential exclusion of sub-populations from universal screening.Study designProspective evaluation of ...
Allen, D +20 more
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The NICU Lighted Environment [PDF]
Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews, 2016 Lighting technologies are rapidly evolving, creating many opportunities for good lighting within the NICU. With the widespread adoption of advanced solid-state lighting technologies, lighting no longer needs to be static. Rather, lighting systems can be more easily adjusted to the different and changing visual and non-visual needs of the professional ...
Mark S, Rea, Mariana G, Figueiro
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