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1 NICU Guidebook TABLE OF CONTENTS Medications Antibiotics o Acyclovir o Amoxicillin o Amphotericin B Deoxycholate o Amphotericin B Liposomal o Ampicillin o Azithromycin o Aztreonam o Cefazolin o Cefepime o Cefotaxime o Ceftriaxone o Cephalexin o Ciprofloxacin o Clindamycin o Co-Trimoxazole o Fluconazole o Gancyclovir o Gentamicin o Levofloxacin o Meropenem o Metronizadole o Nafcillin o Nystatin o Penicillin G Aqueous o Piperacillin/Tazobactam (Zoysn) o Rifampin o Tobramycin o Vancomycin Cardiovascular Medications o Adenosine o Aminocaproic Acid (for ECMO) o Atropine o Calcium Chloride o Captopril o Dobutamine Infusion o Dopamine Infusion o Enalaprilat o Epinephrine o Esmolol Infusion 1

2 o Hydrocortisone o Ibuprofen (Neoprofen) o Indomethacin o Milrinone Infusion o Nitroprusside Infusion o Noreepinpehrine Infusion o Propranolol o Sildenafil Discharge Medications o Section includes preparation of different medications prior to NICU discharge Diuretics Medications o Acetazolamide o Bumetadine o Chorothiazide o Furosemide o Metolazone o Spironolactone (Aldactone) Electrolytes o Arginine HCL o Calcium Gluconate o Magnesium Replacement o Potassium Chloride Replacement o Sodium Chloride Replacement GI Medications o Desmopressin o Fludrocortisone (Florinef) o Insulin o Levothyroxine o Vasopressin GI Medications o Erythromycin (For motility) o Glycerine enema o Loperamide (for chronic diarrhea) o Pantoprazole (Protonix) o Phenobarbital for Cholestasis o Polyethylene Glycol Powder (Miralax) o Ranitidine (Zantac) o Simethicone (Mylicon) o Ursodiol (Actigall) Hematological Medications o AQUADEKs o Cholecalciferol (D-Visol) o GMCSF (Sargramostim) 2

3 o Immunoglobulin (IVIG) o MVI with Fe / MVI Immunizations o This section included doses and indications of different medications. Neurological Medications o Clonazepam (Klonopin) o Fentanyl o Fosphenytoin o Levetiracetam (Keppra) o Lorazepam (Ativan) o Methadone o Midazolam (Versed) o Morphine o Naloxone o Phenobarbital o Pyridoxine Injection o Vecuronium Miscellaneous o Acetaminophen o Albumin o Calcium Tribasic o Clonidine o Flonase o Ibuprofen o Mupirocin o Octreotide o Palivizumab (Synagis) o Phenylephrine Nasal (Neo-Synephrine) o Phytonadione Injection o Sodium Bicarbonate o Triamcilolone 0.5% Ointment Respiratory Medications o Aminophylline o Beclomethasone (QVAR) o Caffeine Citrate o Dexamethasone for airway edema o Dornase Alfa o Fluticasone (Flovent) o Ipratropium (Atrovent) o Methylprednisolone o Poractant (Curosurf) o Theophylline 3

4 Calculations Weight Conversion Feeding Calculator Body Surface Area Endotracheal Tube Size Endotracheal Length to Lip UAC Placement, High Position UVC Placement Glucose Infusion Rate Estimated Blood Volume of an Infant Partial Exchange Transfusion Volume of Exchange (ml) Total Exchange Volume (ml) (equivalent of two neonatal blood volumes) Oxygen Index Lung Compliance Anion Gap Urinary Fractional Excretion of Na (%) Management Cardiovascular System o Coarctation of the Aorta Guidelines o Congenital Heart Disease Screening o Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation Checklist Delivery Room Management o Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Management o Delayed Cord Clamping o Emergency Medications o Resuscitation in the Delivery Room Discharge from the NICU o Angle Tolerance Test ACH Policy UAMS Policy o Guidelines for NICU Discharge Fluids and Electrolytes o Electrolytes Abnormalities o Fluid Requirement in Neonate o Humidification o Thermoregulation Gastrointestinal System o Feeding Residual Management Algorithm Genetics o Algorithm for Genetic Evaluation in NICU o Infants with Trisomy 21 Genitourinary System o Urinary Tract Infection NICU Protocol o Urology Prenatal Anomalies Algorithm 4

5 Hematological System o Exchange Transfusion o Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia Overview Link to Graph of Hour-Specific Bilirubin Normogram for Designation of Risk of Hyperbilirubinemia Link to Table of Risk Factors for Development of Severe Hyperbilirubinemia in infants 35 Weeks Gestation Link to Graph of Guidelines For Phototherapy in Hospitalized infants 35 Weeks Gestation Link to Graph of Guidelines for Exchange Transfusion in Hospitalized infants 35 Weeks Gestation o Thrombosis Work up o Transfusion in Neonate Infectious System o Evaluation of Infant with Suspected Maternal Chorioamnionitis o Early GBS Disease among Newborns o Links to Important Tables and Algorithms Evaluation & Management of Asymptomatic Neonates Born to Mothers with Active Herpes Lesions Algorithm for Screening for Group B Streptococcal Colonization and Use of Intrapartum Prophylaxis for Women with Preterm Labor Algorithm for Screening for Group B Streptococcal Colonization and Use of Intrapartum Prophylaxis for Women with preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (pprom) Recommended Regimens for Intrapartum Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Prevention of Early-onset group B streptococcal disease Management of Neonates for Prevention of Early-Onset Group B Streptococcal (GBS) Disease Indications for Intrapartum GBS Prophylaxis Immunization Schedule, United States 2017 Hepatitis B vaccination & Immunoprophylaxis (Refer to Immunization Schedule Link) Neonates Born to Mothers with Positive HIV Status Laboratory Diagnosis of HIV Infection Zidovudine Regimen For Decreasing the Rate of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV o Sepsis Evaluation in the Nursery Miscellaneous o Congenital Hypothyroidism Management Algorithm o Myelomeningocele Protocol o Newborn Screening Algorithm o Triage Neonate Call / Admission Neurology System 5

6 o Hydrocephalus o Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (Guidelines for Whole Body Cooling) o Intraventricular Hemorrhage and Periventricular Leukomalacia o Neonatal Abstinence Algorithm o Neonatal Seizures Nutrition o Enteral Nutrition Breastmilk Donor Breast Milk Feeding Protocols Formulas, Human Milk Fortifier, & Fat Modular Formula Overview Link to Table of Preterm Formulas Link to Table of Transitional Formulas Link to Table of Term Formulas Link to Table of Specialized Formulas Link to Table of Human Milk Fortifier Link to Table of Fat Modular Oral Colostrum Care o Parenteral Nutrition o Thickening Agents o Vitamins & Minerals Calcium Tribasic Multivitamins & Iron Vitamin D Ophthalmology o Retinopathy of Prematurity Procedures o Procedure Precaution o Vascular Access in NICU Respiratory System o Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ECMO Cannulation Algorithm ECMO Cannulation Guideline ECMO in Neonates General Guidelines o Inhaled Nitric Oxide Initiation and Weaning o Non-invasive Respiratory weaning Algorithm o Postnatal Steroid Guideline in Neonate o Premedication prior to Intubation Guidelines o Respiratory Distress in Tern and Late Preterm Infants o Target Oxygen saturation in Neonate o Use of CPAP, NIMV and Surfactant Administration in Preterm, Late Preterm and Term Infants o Use of Cuffed ETT guidelines 6

7 o Use of Transcutaneous CO2 Monitoring Guidelines o Ventilation in Neonate Resources Clinical Trials ERAVE Important Documents NICU Schedule (Service & On-Call) Tele-Nursery Sites Transport Protocols o This file includes list and description of transport protocols for infants with various medical pathologies Useful Links and Tools o Useful Links Arkansas Fetal Diagnosis Vocera PACS system Compoint o Useful Tools BiliTool BPD Outcome Estimator Newborn Sepsis Calculator Contacts ACH Infection Control ACH NICU Important Room Extension Numbers ACH Oral Therapists ACH Speech Therapists Neonatology Faculty and Fellows Pager Numbers Neonatology Nurse Practitioner Pager Numbers Pharmacists (ACH/UAMS) Registered Dieticians (ACH/UAMS) Social Workers (ACH/UAMS) Specialty Nurses (ACH/UAMS) UAMS NICU Important Phone Numbers 7

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