NICU

Question 1

3 levels of care

Answer 1

Level I: Basic care (35-37)
Level II: Specialty care (>32 weeks) and mechanical vent
Level III: Sub specialty care: (28 weeks or less) surgery, imaging, heart bypass

Question 2

Highly regulated environment

Answer 2

Infection control
Light Regulation (<32 weeks)
Sound regulation (50-60db)

Question 3

General NICU goals

Answer 3

Maintain life, homeostasis, provide family/pt care/support

Question 4

PT NICU Goals

Answer 4

Positioning
Education
Identify at risks infants

Question 5

Eval

Answer 5

Medical record review
Staff input
Observation
Assess tone, reflex, ROM, sensory systems, movement patterns.
Developmental tests

Question 6

Interventions

Answer 6

Improve parent/infant interaction.
Prepare for home.
Decrease stress.
Positional changes.
General handling.
Educate of developmental milestones.
Discharge Planning (referrals and equipment)