required, ranging from basic stabilization (Level I) to advanced intensive care (Level III). Slideshare Core NICU Protocol Categories Resuscitation & The "Golden Minute"
: Strict handwashing and sterilization protocols are enforced to prevent sepsis in vulnerable infants with underdeveloped immune systems. Nutritional Support
Discharge planning begins at admission. A structured protocol ensures parents are competent and the infant is safe to leave the controlled environment.
Managing respiratory distress while minimizing ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) is a cornerstone of neonatal medicine. Slide 3: Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) First Line nicu protocols ppt
Protocols for handling, fortifying, and prioritizing donor milk when maternal milk is unavailable. C. Thermoregulation
: Maintain delivery room temperatures between 23°C and 25°C. Preterm Safeguards : Place infants born at
Step 2: Rapid respiratory stabilization and targeted oxygen therapy. required, ranging from basic stabilization (Level I) to
Neonatal sepsis can progress rapidly. Protocols must be rigid to minimize Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).
Here is a sample slide-by-slide structure to help you begin building a module on a single core protocol (e.g., Thermoregulation).
The NICU environment can be highly stressful, altering fragile brain development. A structured protocol ensures parents are competent and
weeks gestation immediately into a polyethylene wrap without drying.
30 to 60 seconds for eligible vigorous infants.