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Admission to NICU KEMH and PCH 382.713 KB PDF

Air Test 229.254 KB PDF

Anaemia and Bleeding Disorders 349.893 KB PDF

Apnoea of Prematurity 282.306 KB PDF

Arrhythmias 707.167 KB PDF

Arrhythmias and Cardiac Arrest on NICU Treatment Algorithms Policy 406.16 KB PDF

Aseptic Technique in the NICU 236.718 KB PDF

Blood and Blood Products Administration 371.878 KB PDF

Blood Sampling Capillary Venepuncture Peripheral Arterial UAC UVC CVC 344.492 KB PDF

Blood Tests Ordering 216.722 KB PDF

Bowel Washout 342.464 KB PDF

Brainz Monitor Low Impedance Needle Electrodes 525.637 KB PDF

Breastfeeding 402.462 KB PDF

Candida 332.526 KB PDF

Cardiac Abbreviations 222.221 KB PDF

Cardiac Blalock-Taussig Shunt BT Shunt Management Following Insertion 434.313 KB PDF

Cardiac Care Post Cardiac Catheterisation 234.118 KB PDF

Cardiac Coarctation of the Aorta CoA and Interupted Aortic Arch IAA 362.713 KB PDF

Cardiac Coarctation of the Aorta CoA Management Following Surgical Repair 309.829 KB PDF

Cardiac General Complications Management Following Surgery 495.265 KB PDF

Cardiac Management of Balloon Atrial Septostomy for Congenital Heart Defects in the NICU 87.201 KB PDF

Cardiac Neonatal Circulation Changes Unbalanced Circulation 431.758 KB PDF

Cardiac Post-Operative Handover 263.426 KB PDF

Cardiac Routine Post-Operative Care 502.188 KB PDF

Cardiac Syndromes Associated with Congenital Defects 273.122 KB PDF

Cardioversion and Defibrillation 343.091 KB PDF

Cares Hygiene and Clothing 236.773 KB PDF

Central Line Imaging in Neonates Radiographic Views and Acceptable Line Positions 1.619 MB PDF

Central Vascular Access Giving Set Changes 193.235 KB PDF

Central Venous Access Devices Insertion Management and Removal 442.352 KB PDF

Central Venous Access Devices Medication Administration 331.67 KB PDF

Child Health Nurse CHN 221.709 KB PDF

Chlorhexidine Wash Procedure 195.254 KB PDF

Choanal Atresia 306.098 KB PDF

CLABSI Investigation and Diagnosis in Near-Term and Term Neonates 269.85 KB PDF

Cleft Lip and Palate 389.791 KB PDF

Clinical Guidelines Develpment and Review Process 239.487 KB PDF

Clinical Handover 248.241 KB PDF

Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation CCAM of the Lung 249.104 KB PDF

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia CDH 429.198 KB PDF

Congenital Heart Disease Presentation and Management 223.907 KB PDF

Congenital Hemivertebrae 336.003 KB PDF

Consultation in the NICU KEMH by Visiting Specialist 164.694 KB PDF

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure CPAP 727.634 KB PDF

Cooling Guideline Systemic Cooling for Neuroprotection in Neonates 35 Weeks Gestational Age with HIE 403.104 KB PDF

Cortisol Estimation and ACTH Stimulation Testing 326.275 KB PDF

Critical Bleeding Protocol CBP Neonatal 286.32 KB PDF

Cuffed Endotracheal Tube ETT Managment 272.038 KB PDF

Cytomegalovirus CMV Pathway 490.268 KB PDF

Developmental Care Reducing Environmental Stimuli 264.749 KB PDF

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hips 262.688 KB PDF

Developmental Positioning Guideline 238.348 KB PDF

Directed Donation 85.758 KB PDF

Discharge Against Medical Advice 293.828 KB PDF

Discharge Criteria Led 266.457 KB PDF

Discharge Medical Check and Follow-Up 159.234 KB PDF

Discharge Process Guideline 306.015 KB PDF

Domperidone for Mothers of Infants with Insufficient Breastmilk Supply 236.291 KB PDF

End Tidal CO2 Monitoring 351.725 KB PDF

Enteral Feeding Bolus Tube Feeds Continuous Milk Feed CMF Bottle Feeds 294.948 KB PDF

Enteral Feeding Initiation and Progression 426.55 KB PDF

Exchange Transfusion 1.045 MB PDF

Exomphalos Omphalocoele 240.262 KB PDF

Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation 319.913 KB PDF

Extravasation Injuries 276.202 KB PDF

Extubation Planned Unplanned 362.703 KB PDF

Eye Care Infections and Conjunctivitis 240.393 KB PDF

Falls Care of a new born following a drop fall 96.828 KB PDF

Feed Intolerance 287.973 KB PDF

Fluid Balance and Elimination 267.947 KB PDF

Follow-Up Program 283.194 KB PDF

Gastric Tube Feeding Going Home 333.13 KB PDF

Gastric Tube Feeding in the NICU 532.78 KB PDF

Gastro Oesophageal Reflux 282.14 KB PDF

Gastroschisis 450.51 KB PDF

General Movement Video and Assessment Guideline 164.4 KB PDF

Genetics Referral Pathway 182.778 KB PDF

Handover and Transition to the NeoUnit 299.166 KB PDF

Hearing Screening 96.718 KB PDF

Hepatitis C Virus HCV Care of the Infant Born to HCV Positive Women 234.961 KB PDF

Herpes Simplex Virus HSV management of neonates born to HSV positive women 296.036 KB PDF

HIV Care of the Infant born to HIV Positive Women 99.948 KB PDF

Home Apnoea Monitoring Referral Process 269.397 KB PDF

Home Oxygen Referral 222.356 KB PDF

Home Oxygen Referral Quick Reference Guide 70.563 KB PDF

Home Visiting Nurse Service 311.9 KB PDF

Hospital in the Home HiTH 223.178 KB PDF

Humidified High Flow HHF Nasal Cannula Therapy 163.365 KB PDF

Hyperammonaemia 273.97 KB PDF

Hyperkalaemia Management 402.229 KB PDF

Hypoglycaemia 447.338 KB PDF

Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy 251.025 KB PDF

Identification of the Infant 255.345 KB PDF

Immunisations 434.354 KB PDF

Inguinal Hernia 233.131 KB PDF

Intercostal Catheter Insertion and Management 623.45 KB PDF

Intraosseous Needle Insertion and Care 382.095 KB PDF

Intubation 649.152 KB PDF

Jaundice 634.041 KB PDF

Jaundice Immunoglobulin Infusion IVlg in Isoimmune Haemolytic Jaundice 253.408 KB PDF

Jaundice Phototherapy 425.192 KB PDF

Low Flow Oxygen Therapy 231.987 KB PDF

Malrotation Volvulus of the Intestines 288.383 KB PDF

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome MAS 260.878 KB PDF

Medication Administration 337.588 KB PDF

Metabolic Disorders Inherited 235.378 KB PDF

Milk Room Breast Milk Fortification and Preterm Formula 420.637 KB PDF

Milk Room Protocol 294.133 KB PDF

Milk Room Specialised Milk Products 264.483 KB PDF

Monitoring and Observation Frequency 606.57 KB PDF

MRI Unit Protocols for Ventilation and Monitoring 587.325 KB PDF

Myelomeningocele Infant Care 272.178 KB PDF

Narcotic Dependence Treatment of Iatrogenically Acquired Narcotic Dependence 236.458 KB PDF

Necrotising Enterocolitis 236.41 KB PDF

Needle Aspiration of the Chest 332.003 KB PDF

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome 473.088 KB PDF

Neuroimaging for the Preterm Infant 226.78 KB PDF

Newborn Screening Test 364.777 KB PDF

Nitric Oxide Therapy 281.979 KB PDF

Nutrition Bottle Feeding a Breast Feeding Infant 220.505 KB PDF

Nutrition Volume and Nutritional Requirements 225.277 KB PDF

Oesophageal Atresia Tracheoesophageal Fistula 443.01 KB PDF

Pain Assessment and Management 576.189 KB PDF

Parenteral Nutrition PN 408.175 KB PDF

Parenting in the Neonatal Unit 355.731 KB PDF

Pasteurised Donor Human Milk PDHM 328.896 KB PDF

Pastoral Care Referral 183.464 KB PDF

Patent Ductus Arteriosus PDA 249.161 KB PDF

Patent Ductus Arteriosus PDA Management Following Surgical Closure 374.375 KB PDF

Peripheral Arterial Catheter Insertion and Removal 231.69 KB PDF

Peripheral Intravenous Cannula PIVC Insertion and Management 336.446 KB PDF

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn PPHN 607.929 KB PDF

Pierre Robin Sequence 992.889 KB PDF

Pneumonia 233.236 KB PDF

Pneumothorax 218.925 KB PDF

Polycythaemia and Hyperviscosity 228.103 KB PDF

Post Operative Analgesia 289.681 KB PDF

Post Operative Care 218.88 KB PDF

Post Operative Handover 223.339 KB PDF

Postnatal Midwifery Care for Mothers on 3B 345.256 KB PDF

Pre-Operative Care 319.968 KB PDF

Pulmonary Haemorrhage 219.568 KB PDF

Pulse Oximetry Screening to Detect Critical Congenital Heart Disease CHD 347.642 KB PDF

Quick Reference Guide 324.663 KB PDF

Recognising and Responding to Clinical Deterioration 317.313 KB PDF

Relinquishment for Adoption 243.689 KB PDF

Respiratory Distress Syndrome 237.98 KB PDF

Resuscitation Algorithm for the Newborn 604.44 KB PDF

Resuscitation Emergency Transfusion of O-Negative Blood in Theatre 236.777 KB PDF

Resuscitation Medications and Fluids 111.6 KB PDF

Resuscitation Neonatal 219.809 KB PDF

Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening Treatment Opthalmology Consultations 632.294 KB PDF

Seizures Neonatal 280.269 KB PDF

Sepsis Calculator 294.506 KB PDF

Sepsis Neonatal 552.989 KB PDF

Skin Care Guideline 471.357 KB PDF

Skin care extremely preterm infants clinical pathway 371.46 KB PDF

Skin to Skin Holding 237.391 KB PDF

Standards of Care for all Care and Procedures 222.911 KB PDF

Subgaleal Haemorrhage Detection and Management in the Newborn 402.643 KB PDF

Surfactant Therapy 425.832 KB PDF

Syphilis Investigation and Management of the Neonate Born to a Mother with Syphilis 369.132 KB PDF

Thermoregulation 555.032 KB PDF

Thromboembolic Disorders 279.529 KB PDF

Tracheostomy Care 99.444 KB PDF

Transcutaneous Monitoring 227.332 KB PDF

Transition and Transfer of Patients from Neonatal Intensive Care Units to PCH 218.582 KB PDF

Transfer of Preterm Infants with Intestinal Perforation to Ward 3B PCH 188.302 KB PDF

Transfer Transport by Air and Road of Stable Infants with Nurse Escort 338.625 KB PDF

Transient Tachypnoea of the Newborn 231.119 KB PDF

Transillumination of the Chest 178.377 KB PDF

Transport of Neonates within the Nursery and within the Hospital 215.441 KB PDF

Transposition of the Great Arteries 284.271 KB PDF

Umbilical Arterial and Venous Catheters Insertion Management and Removal 487.795 KB PDF

Urethal Catheterisation 463.984 KB PDF

Ventilated Neonate Nursing Care of 566.644 KB PDF

Ventilation Conventional 408.632 KB PDF

Ventilation High Frequency Jet Ventilation 703.71 KB PDF

Ventilation High Frequency Oscillation Ventilation 487.28 KB PDF

Ventilation Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation 622.453 KB PDF

Ventricular Tap 219.412 KB PDF

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion or revision 235.834 KB PDF

Visiting Guidelines 228.859 KB PDF

Visiting Midwifery Service VMS 228.753 KB PDF

Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation 260.99 KB PDF

Weight Length and Head Circumference 234.887 KB PDF

Last Updated: 18/06/2021

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