Dr. [Name] is a board-certified neonatologist with 12 years of experience in Level IV NICUs and a certified Six Sigma Black Belt in healthcare process improvement.
| | Action | Stop / Escalate | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Hypoglycemia | BG <45 mg/dL → D10W 2 mL/kg IV push | Repeat BG 30 min; if <45 again, start D10W infusion at 6 mg/kg/min | | Apnea | Caffeine load 20 mg/kg IV | No improvement in 24h → NIPPV or intubation | | Hyperkalemia | K+ >6.5 mEq/L → Calcium gluconate + insulin/glucose | If EKG changes → immediate cardiology consult | | PDA | Hemodynamically significant → Ibuprofen 10 mg/kg IV day 1 | After 2 courses no closure → surgery vs. device closure | nicu protocols ppt
: Guidelines for "Kangaroo Care" (skin-to-skin contact), breastfeeding support, and parent education. device closure | : Guidelines for "Kangaroo Care"
📌 Essential Guide: Developing a High-Impact NICU Protocols PowerPoint nicu protocols ppt
: Reference established clinical guidelines from bodies like the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) or university health systems like UC Davis Health .