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How will my premature baby's skin be cared for in the NICU?
Premature babies have fragile skin that is very thin and absorbent. Until the skin matures, it... Full Answer12/31/1969
What do I need to know about my premature baby's skin?
Premature babies have fragile skin that is very thin and absorbent. Until the skin matures, it... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are some tips for using stored mother's milk for my baby in the NICU?
Tips for using stored mother’s milk: Check the label on the container. You want to review... Full Answer12/31/1969
How long can I store my breast milk?
That depends. For babies in the NICU or considered at high risk for health problems: Freshly... Full Answer12/31/1969
How will my baby be fed in the NICU?
Babies in the NICU often need extra help getting the nutrition they need to grow and develop.... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why might my baby be given a sedative while in the NICU?
If your baby is on a ventilator in the NICU or has a chest tube in place, he may require a... Full Answer12/31/1969
What will happen if my baby is in pain while in the NICU?
Your caregivers will use several tools to help determine if your baby is in pain in the NICU.... Full Answer12/31/1969
How will my baby's caregivers know if my baby is in pain while in the NICU?
Your caregivers will use several tools to help determine if your baby is in pain in the NICU.... Full Answer12/31/1969
How are antibiotics used to clear up my baby's infections in the NICU?
If an infection is suspected, your baby will be started on an antibiotic. Your baby will be... Full Answer12/31/1969
What do I need to know about my baby's tests and treatments in the NICU?
It may seem that babies in the NICU are almost always receiving some sort of test or treatment --... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why are phototherapy lights being used for my baby in the NICU?
Phototherapy lights (often called bililights) are used in the NICU to treat a condition called... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the advantages of a PICC line for a baby in the NICU?
A peripheral line is an IV placed into the baby's arm, hand, leg, foot, or scalp. Unlike peripheral... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why does my baby in the NICU have an armboard?
Securing your NICU baby's IV with an armboard helps prevent the IV from being accidentally... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are risks of a PICC line in babies in the NICU?
Complications that may occur with insertion of a PICC line include infection, an irregular... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is a central line inserted into a baby in the NICU?
Unlike peripheral lines -- which are inserted into a surface vein in the baby's arm, hand, leg,... Full Answer12/31/1969
