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Neonates on the edge of survival

01 June 2001

Paediatric Nursing

Ethics

Nursing neonates on the edge of survival can be a dynamic and satisfying career, but it also brings many clinical, moral and ethical challenges and dilemmas. This...

Preventing extravasation injuries in neonates

01 October 2007

Paediatric Nursing

Clinical

Sick and preterm neonates are particularly vulnerable to extravasation injury but many of these injuries could be prevented if a ‘hyper-vigilant’ approach to...

Use of Vapotherm for respiratory support with neonates

10 February 2009

Paediatric Nursing

Clinical

Neonatal units in the UK are beginning to use Vapotherm as a means of providing respiratory support. This device reportedly allows the delivery of high flows of gas...

Experiences of fathers of babies in intensive care

10 February 2009

Paediatric Nursing

A&S Science

Around 2,000 sick or premature infants are admitted each year to intensive care units in Northern Ireland–8.1 per cent of the live birth population. Studies show...

A focus of care for neonatal nursing: the relationship between neonatal nursing practice and outcomes. part 1

01 May 2003

Paediatric Nursing

Research

The developmental outcomes of survivors of neonatal intensive care are, in part, a measurement of the quality of care provision. The relationship between neonatal...

Critical care education: a collaborative approach

01 December 2003

Paediatric Nursing

Education

A number of hospital trusts provide children’s and neonatal critical care services for the London area. Post registration education for nurses working in these units...

A focus of care for neonatal nursing: the relationship between neonatal nursing practice and outcomes. Part 1

01 May 2003

Paediatric Nursing

A&S Science

The developmental outcomes of survivors of neonatal intensive care are, in part, a measurement of the quality of care provision. The relationship between neonatal...

A focus of care for neonatal nursing: the relationship between neonatal nursing practice and outcomes. Part 2

01 June 2003

Paediatric Nursing

A&S Science

A case study combining semi-structured interviews with documentary evidence was undertaken to ascertain whether neonatal nurses provide care in response to the...

Managing capacity and workload in children’s services

01 July 2005

Paediatric Nursing

Management

There’s a fitting baby up on neonates, a flat one-year-old down in A&E, 30-weeker twins about to drop in maternity, disruptive parents in the assessment unit and a...

Why did you do it like that? Examining clinical decisions

01 June 2008

Paediatric Nursing

Clinical

Clinical decisions are often informed by the experience and expertise of colleagues but this may not be enough to ensure safe, effective practice. Two decisions made...