Late Preterm Infants part 2
This week’s NICU nursing education topic is all about Late Preterm Infants – Part 2, where we dive into care for babies born between 34 and 36 6/7 weeks. Late preterms may not need a long NICU stay, ... ...more
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July 11, 2025•5 min read
Late Preterm Infants pt 1
This week we’re focusing on Late Preterm Infants, Part 1. These are the babies born between 34⁰⁄₇ and 36⁶⁄₇ weeks — and while they may look like full-term newborns, their physiology tells a different ... ...more
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July 04, 2025•4 min read
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) in the NICU
We’re diving into Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)—a complex and critical condition that NICU nurses need to recognize fast. DIC isn’t a disease itself—it’s a secondary response to major i... ...more
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June 27, 2025•4 min read
Ventilators & Blood Gas Management in the NICU
We review the basics of Conventional Ventilation, High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV), and High-Frequency Jet Ventilation (HFJV) and then go deeper — how each mode responds to: Respiratory a... ...more
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June 21, 2025•3 min read
Neonatal Blood Gases
This week is all about a core NICU nursing skill—interpreting neonatal blood gases. Whether you're a new NICU nurse or have years of experience, understanding blood gas values is key to safe, informed... ...more
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June 13, 2025•3 min read
Neonatal Lab Values
This week we are focused on key neonatal labs: electrolytes, CBC, bilirubin, and blood glucose. We'll also cover pain management, types of blood draws, and how to educate families about what all these... ...more
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June 08, 2025•3 min read
