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Daily
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Most
of the time, NICU is quiet and peaceful. At times during the
day, it can suddenly become very busy as various routine activities
take place. This chart below outlines the planned timings for
regular events, but these may change from day to day depending
on what is happening on the Unit.
The
busiest events are ward rounds. These take place twice
a day.
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At
8:30am the night shift hand over to the day shirt. Your
nurse will fully brief their replacement on you baby's
condition and report on the night's activities. At the
same time there is a surgical ward round when the surgeons
visit their patients. Although you may be asked to leave
the ward while other babies are being examined, you will
be asked in while your baby is being seen. This is a
very good time to be on the ward so that you can ask
the Doctors any questions you have about your baby.
- At
12:00 (mid day) there is another ward round
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In addition, at 8:30 on Fridays, all the surgeons
come to the Unit and at 8:30pm daily the day shift hand over to
the night shift.
Standard
morning routine from midnight
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| Baby feeding |
1, 2, 3 or 4
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6 hourly (to avoid disturbing baby) or as required |
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| Baby feeding |
1, 2, 3 or 4 hour routine or demand fed |
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6 hourly (to avoid disturbing baby) or as required |
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* These are the times for regular IV and medication. Times are changed
according to babies needs.
During the day, you may see other people on
the ward.
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The
stoma nurse and physiotherapist will visit as required
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The dietician usually visits on Wednesdays but will come onto
the ward as required
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All
babies on the unit are given a hearing test (as are all newborn
babies at St Michaels), normally on Tuesday or Wednesday
morning.
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Vision
tests can take place at any time
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well enough, babies will be offered routine childhood vaccinations
at the appropriate times.
Finally,
there is a coffee morning on Thursdays at 10:00am in the Coffee
Room.
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