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This video explores the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for parents and other caregivers. For parents, having a new baby can be an overwhelming experience filled with excitement and nervousness. But some parents might find their baby being admitted to NICU which by the name alone, can add to their feelings of stress. Parents can find themselves confused about the reason for their newborn’s admission, the interventions provided, opportunities for parental involvement in the baby’s care and the healthcare team. To view the information presented in this video in a graphic format, please see the infographic attached: https://tinyurl.com/demystifyingtheNICU
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:34 – Reasons for newborn admission
1:27 – Variations in types of incubators
2:06 – Light used for treatment of new born Jaundice. For more information on Bili Lights: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002394.htm
2:26 – How the baby gets nutrition in the NICU
3:09 – Parenteral Nutrition
4:06 – Catheter position confirmation
4:16 – Ways baby obtains nutrients till breastfeeding
5:33 – Kangaroo Care
6:34 – Study showing advantages of Kangaroo Care
7:32 – NICU healthcare team
8:15 – New born discharge from NICU and the three milestones
9:55 – What to find in the infographic
This video was made by McMaster University students Zaineb Hamza, Jasmeet Benepal, Isha Malik, and Jasraj Dhensa in collaboration with the Demystifying Research McMaster Program.
This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for information about your health.
Copyright McMaster University 2022
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