Abstract
ABSTRACT
When a newborn is born prematurely or unwell, requiring admission to a neonatal unit, there are various fundamental areas of care to address whatever dependency level they are admitted to and nursed within, be it intensive, high-dependency or special care. This chapter covers important principles of care that are relevant to all dependency levels within the neonatal unit setting specifically, namely, thermal care, blood sugar monitoring, oxygen therapy, fluid balance, feeding and nutrition, skin and wound care, infection control and care of the jaundiced neonate (Figures 8.1 to 8.12; Tables 8.1 to 8.18).
When a newborn is born prematurely or unwell, requiring admission to a neonatal unit, there are various fundamental areas of care to address whatever dependency level they are admitted to and nursed within, be it intensive, high-dependency or special care. This chapter covers important principles of care that are relevant to all dependency levels within the neonatal unit setting specifically, namely, thermal care, blood sugar monitoring, oxygen therapy, fluid balance, feeding and nutrition, skin and wound care, infection control and care of the jaundiced neonate (Figures 8.1 to 8.12; Tables 8.1 to 8.18).
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | A Guide to Neonatal Care: Handbook For Health Professionals |
| Editors | Julia Petty, Sheila Roberts, Lisa Whiting |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Group |
| Chapter | 8 |
| Pages | 91-124 |
| Number of pages | 33 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781041053934 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781915080509, 9781041053927 |
| Publication status | Published - 18 Mar 2024 |