Target Audience:

Anyone who may care for a compromised newborn including RNs, MDs, CNMs, RTs, Pharmacists and Ancillary Staff

Program Description:

This session focuses on emergency skills for the sick neonate including:

• Care and Stabilization of the Very Low Birth Weight Baby (VLBW)
• Respiratory Care (PPV, Intubation and Pneumothorax Care)
• Vascular access (IV’s, Umbilical Lines, I/O insertion)
• Preparation and Use of Emergency Drugs (Epinephrine, PGE, Dopamine)
• Identification and Care of the Infant with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

Upon completion of this program the participant will be able to:

• Identify the unique needs of the very low birth weight Infant
• Specify the ideal type of vascular access for the sick neonate using case studies
• Describe strategies to optimize team performance and communication
• Practice high risk, low volume skills in a supportive environment

Elizabeth Rex, RN, MS, NNP, and Cynthia Jensen RN, MS, CNS