Neonatal Special Care
The purpose of this Unit of study is to build on and consolidate knowledge achieved in the pre-requisite unit of study Applied Neonatal Physiology (071). Throughout all sections there is an underlying theme of individualised, family focused developmentally supportive care which is an essential element of contemporary neonatal nursing practice. The ability to stabilise a sick newborn prior to transport as well as provide comfort and support, to families is essential for nurses working in special care nurseries. This Unit of study will extend previous knowledge to include the assessment and clinical management of newborns who require emergency resuscitation and on-going stabilisation for a variety of underlying pathophysiological conditions. Clinical management strategies covered include modes of respiratory support such as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and High Flow nasal cannula oxygen.
Students choosing this specialty elective must be employed in a neonatal special care unit.
Term : JANUARY
Hours of Study: 150
Credit Points : 6
071 – Applied Neonatal Physiology
255 – Assessment of Growth and Development
Theme 1: Neonatal assessment and monitoring
Examine the principles of individualised, developmentally supportive neonatal care balanced with family-centred care
Theme 2: Special care babies and families
Apply evidence-based specialist knowledge and relevant comprehensive neonatal assessment skills to the care of the infant
Theme 3: Transport and discharge
- Demonstrate knowledge of resuscitation and stabilisation of infants in the special care environment
- Investigate current evidence to plan and prioritise care specific to gestational sub-populations
- Analyse current evidence to plan and prioritise escalation/transport of the deteriorating infant
- Investigate community support agencies to plan and prioritise discharge of the convalescing infant.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Physiology | Gene Trans...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-25
- Location:Online
- This session describes the structure of proteins and explains how genetic transcription and translation results in protein synthesis within cells.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Surface Anato...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-25
- Location:Online
- This session will describe the surface anatomy of the vertebral column. This includes an investigation of the spinal regions and a section on how to identify the level of the various vertebrae.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Landmarks for...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-25
- Location:Online
- The session outlines how the anatomical landmarks necessary to perform either cricothyrotomy or tracheostomy can be correctly identified. The differences between the two techniques are highlighted.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Surface Anato...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-25
- Location:Online
- This session is designed to help you gain a better understanding of surface anatomy relevant to everyday anaesthetic procedures such as central venous access and brachial plexus blockade.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Antecubital F...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-25
- Location:Online
- This session describes the surface anatomy, boundaries and superficial/deep structures in the antecubital fossa. It describes the variations in venous and arterial vasculature in the region and clinical importance to the anaesthetist of this fossa.
