Cutaneous Chemical Burns Associated With Chlorhexidine-Alcohol Solution in an Extremely Preterm Infant

Safe cutaneous antisepsis in neonatal intensive care unit is imperative. Chlorhexidine-based solution is commonly used for skin preparation prior to the placement of intravascular devices. However, in premature infants, its usage has not been standardized. We present a case of chemical burns secondary to the use of chlorhexidine-alcohol skin preparation solution in an extremely low birth weight infant.

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Connatal tuberculosis in an extremely low birth weight infant: case report and management of exposure to tuberculosis in a neonatal intensive care unit

European Journal of Pediatrics ◽

10.1007/s004310000675 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 160 (2) ◽

pp. 88-90 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Mika Saitoh ◽

Hiroyuki Ichiba ◽

Hiroki Fujioka ◽

Haruo Shintaku ◽

Tsunekazu Yamano

Keyword(s):

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Case Report ◽

Birth Weight ◽

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ◽

Neonatal Intensive Care ◽

Extremely Low Birth Weight ◽

Low Birth Weight Infant ◽

Connatal Tuberculosis ◽

Infant Case

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Improving Feeding Outcomes in the NICU: Moving From Volume-Driven to Infant-Driven Feeding

Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) ◽

10.1044/sasd19.3.68 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 68-74 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Catherine S. Shaker

Keyword(s):

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Dynamic Systems ◽

Neonatal Intensive Care ◽

Well Being ◽

Dynamic Systems Theory ◽

Feeding Problems ◽

Care Giving ◽

Extremely Preterm ◽

Extremely Preterm Infants

Current research on feeding outcomes after discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) suggests a need to critically look at the early underpinnings of persistent feeding problems in extremely preterm infants. Concepts of dynamic systems theory and sensitive care-giving are used to describe the specialized needs of this fragile population related to the emergence of safe and successful feeding and swallowing. Focusing on the infant as a co-regulatory partner and embracing a framework of an infant-driven, versus volume-driven, feeding approach are highlighted as best supporting the preterm infant's developmental strivings and long-term well-being.

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Using a behavior analytics approach to change nursing care of extremely premature infants: A pilot study

Journal of Nursing Education and Practice ◽

10.5430/jnep.v9n5p14 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 14

Author(s):

Jenn Gonya ◽

Jessica Niski ◽

Nicole Cistone

Keyword(s):

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ◽

Premature Infant ◽

Premature Infants ◽

Nursing Care ◽

Neonatal Intensive Care ◽

Extremely Premature Infant

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is, inherently, a trauma environment for the extremely premature infant. This trauma is often exacerbated by nurse caregiving practices that can be modified and still remain effective. Our study explored how behavior analytics could be used to implement an intervention known as Care by Cues and how the intervention might, ultimately, impact infant physiologic stability.

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Nurses' Expectations of Using Music for Premature Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Journal of Pediatric Nursing ◽

10.1016/j.pedn.2011.06.001 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 27 (4) ◽

pp. e29-e37 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Tarja Pölkki ◽

Anne Korhonen ◽

Helena Laukkala

Keyword(s):

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ◽

Premature Infants ◽

Neonatal Intensive Care

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Physiologic Changes during Sponge Bathing in Premature Infants

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18052467 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 2467

Author(s):

Jongcheul Lee ◽

Yaelim Lee

Keyword(s):

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Heart Rate ◽

Body Temperature ◽

Premature Infants ◽

Neonatal Intensive Care ◽

Measurement Point ◽

Care Providers ◽

Significant Drop ◽

Transcutaneous Oxygen ◽

Physiological Reactions

In this study, we observed physiological reactions of premature infants during sponge bathing in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The infants’ body temperature, heart rate, and oxygen saturation were monitored to examine hypothermia risks during bathing. The participants of the study were 32 premature infants who were hospitalized right after their birth in the V hospital in Korea between December 2012 and August 2013. The informed consents of the study were received from the infants’ parents. The infants were randomly assigned into two-day and four-day bath cycle groups and their physiological reactions were monitored before bathing as well as 5 and 10 min after bathing. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical package through t-test. A significant drop in body temperature was noted in both groups; that is, 4-day bathing cycle and 2-day bathing cycle (p < 0.001). However, there were no significant changes in heart rate or transcutaneous oxygen levels. There was no significant change between groups at each measurement point. In order to minimize the physiological instability that may be caused during bathing, the care providers should try to complete bathing within the shortest possible time and to make bathing a pleasant and useful stimulus for infants.

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