Safe feeding in the NICU: quality over quantity
Published on: 06/26/2026
A successful feeding is measured by safety, coordination, physiologic stability, endurance, and whether the baby’s cues were respected.
Surfactant Therapy in the NICU: From Traditional Methods to SALSA
Published on: 06/12/2026
Years ago, many premature infants were routinely intubated and given surfactant shortly after birth. Today, neonatal teams have more options, including INSURE, LISA, MIST, SALSA, and emerging noninvasive approaches that aim to provide surfactant whil
Intubation in the NICU
Published on: 06/08/2026
One of the biggest lessons in NICU nursing is learning to recognize when a baby is no longer tolerating the situation in front of you.
NEC Signs and Symptoms
Published on: 05/22/2026
NEC begins in the intestines, but the first signs are often systemic. Changes in behavior, feeding tolerance, respiratory status, and perfusion can occur before obvious abdominal findings.
