Basic Guidelines for Working in the Neonatal Unit
- Introduction to the Neonatal Department
The neonatal care departments in hospitals provide various services for newborns, whether they are full-term or premature. Given the continuous advancements in healthcare, the establishment of specialized medical fields necessitates the ongoing development of the competencies of nursing staff. Additionally, technological progress and the availability of modern medical equipment play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality healthcare services for all individuals, whether they are patients or healthy newborns.
To maintain and enhance the quality of care provided, this guide has been prepared to develop the informational, technical, and human skills of the nursing staff working in the neonatal department.
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Equipment |
Radiant warmer |
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Fixed incubator (Incubator) |
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Ventilator and accessories |
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CPAP machine |
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Patient monitor |
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Defibrillator |
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Phototherapy unit |
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Intensive phototherapy (Bilisphere) |
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Blood gas analyzer |
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Blood glucose meter |
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Blood bilirubin meter |
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Central suction unit |
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Central oxygen supply |
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Central air pressure system |
Unit |
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Portable suction unit |
Unit |
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Infusion pump |
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Syringe pump |
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Mobile X-ray machine |
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Tools |
Stethoscope |
Unit |
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IV stand |
Unit |
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Oxygen flowmeter |
Unit |
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Kidney dish |
Unit |
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Thermometer |
Unit |
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Mobile baby bed |
Unit |
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Medical Supplies |
Suction tubes and endotracheal tubes |
Unit |
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Oxygen mask |
Unit |
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Umbilical catheter |
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Suction catheter (various sizes) |
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IV cannula |
Unit |
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Urinary catheters |
Unit |
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Syringes |
Unit |
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Gloves |
Unit |
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Nasogastric tubes (Ryle’s tube) |
Unit |
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Three-way stopcock |
Unit |
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Sterile dressing pads |
Unit |
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Arterial pressure catheters |
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IV fluid sets |
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Ambu bag (manual resuscitator) |
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Category |
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Unit |
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IV fluids + syringes |
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Various IV solutions |
Bottle |
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Gel |
Tube |
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Thermometers |
Unit |
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Airway tube |
Unit |
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ECG electrodes + paper roll |
Unit |
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Sterile gloves |
Unit |
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Tongue depressor |
Unit |
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Various cannulas |
Unit |
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Tourniquet |
Unit |
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Medications |
Adrenaline |
Ampoule |
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Atropine |
Ampoule |
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Xylocaine 2% |
Ampoule |
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Noradrenaline |
Ampoule |
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Magnesium |
Ampoule |
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Calcium |
Ampoule |
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Potassium |
Ampoule |
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Aminophylline |
Ampoule |
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Hydrocortisone |
Ampoule |
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Diazepam (Valium) |
Ampoule |
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Propranolol (Inderal) |
Ampoule |
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Heparin |
Ampoule |
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Vitamin K |
Ampoule |
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Phenytoin (Epanutin) |
Ampoule |
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Caffeine |
Ampoule |
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Dexamethasone (Decadron) |
Ampoule |
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Sodium bicarbonate |
Ampoule |
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Paracetamol (Perfalgan) |
Vial |
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Furosemide (Lasix) |
Ampoule |
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Dopamine |
Ampoule |
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Dobutamine |
Ampoule |
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Antibiotics |
Unictam 350 mg |
Vial |
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Velosef 0.5 mg |
Vial |
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Claforan 0.5 mg |
Vial |
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Cefobid 0.5 mg |
Vial |
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Ampicillin 0.5 mg |
Vial |
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Tavanic 0.5 mg |
Vial |
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Meropenem 0.5 mg (Meronem) |
Vial |
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Vancomycin 0.5 mg |
Vial |
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Aqueous Penicillin |
Ampoule |
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IV Solutions |
Neonatal maintenance solution |
Bottle |
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Glucose 5% |
Bottle |
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Glucose 10% |
Bottle |
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Glucose 25% |
Bottle |
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Ringer’s solution |
Bottle |
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Lactated Ringer’s solution |
Bottle |
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Acetated Ringer’s solution |
Bottle |
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Normal saline |
Bottle |
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Mannitol 10% |
Bottle |
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Mannitol 20% |
Bottle |
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Other Equipment |
Refrigerator (for heparin and temperature-sensitive medications) |
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Telephone (internal and external lines) |
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Nursing Records |
- Supervision logbook |