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How is necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) treated in infants?
Treatment for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) varies according to the severity and extent of... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is necrotizing enterocolitis?
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the most common gastrointestinal emergencies treated in... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is reflux in babies managed?
Management of mild cases of reflux in babies usually involves experimenting with feeding position,... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is reflux in babies?
If the muscle at the entrance of your baby’s stomach isn’t fully developed, it may... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE) in babies?
Pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE) occurs when pressure from a ventilator causes air to leak... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is pulmonary hypertension in a newborn?
Pulmonary hypertension in a newborn is when the blood vessels in the lungs don’t open up... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is meconium aspiration in a baby?
Sometimes babies have breathing problems caused by aspirating (inhaling) meconium during labor or... Full Answer12/31/1969
What should I expect if my baby has a pneumothorax?
When a baby has trouble breathing, one possible complication is a pneumothorax. A pneumothorax... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is apnea of prematurity?
Sometimes, a premature baby stops breathing for short periods of time. This is known as apnea.... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature babies?
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a breathing disorder in premature babies that is most often... Full Answer12/31/1969
What causes breathing problems in premature babies?
Many premature babies have breathing problems. This is because their lungs are not as fully... Full Answer12/31/1969
What specialized healthcare professionals will help my baby in the NICU?
In addition to doctors and nursing staff, there are a variety of other specialized professionals... Full Answer12/31/1969
What role do nursing directors and managers play in the NICU?
Nursing directors and managers supervise all nurses and clerks in the newborn intensive care unit... Full Answer12/31/1969
What role does a charge nurse play in caring for my baby in the NICU?
A charge nurse (sometimes called the shift coordinator) is responsible for coordinating work... Full Answer12/31/1969
What role do RNs and LPNs play in caring for my baby in the NICU?
Registered nurses (RNs) -- often referred to as staff nurses -- are the caregivers you interact... Full Answer12/31/1969
