Neonatal ICU Nurse

Egypt Medical Hub

Week 1: Introduction to Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
- Definition and Overview
- History and Evolution of NICU Care
- Role of the NICU Nurse
Week 2: Neonatal Anatomy and Physiology
- Cardiopulmonary Function
- Neurological Development
- Gastrointestinal and Renal Systems
Week 3: Initial Assessment and Stabilization
- APGAR Scoring
- Physical Examination
- Thermoregulation
Week 4: Respiratory Support
- Oxygen Therapy
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Non-Invasive Ventilation Techniques
Week 5: Cardiovascular Support
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Pharmacological Interventions
- Management of Congenital Heart Defects
Week 6: Nutrition and Fluid Management
- Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Growth Monitoring
Week 7: Infection Control
- Common Neonatal Infections
- Antibiotic Stewardship
- Infection Prevention Protocols
Week 8: Family-Centered Care
- Communication with Families
- Psychological Support
- Ethical and Cultural Considerations
Week 9: Post-Discharge Planning
- Transition to Home Care
- Follow-Up and Monitoring
- Parent Education
Week 10: Case Studies and Practical Sessions
- Review of Real-Life Cases
- Hands-On Practice with Simulated Scenarios
- Interactive Q&A Sessions

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the Fundamentals: Explain the principles, history, and role of NICU nursing.
Identify Anatomical Structures: Recognize relevant neonatal anatomy and physiological processes.
Conduct Initial Assessments: Perform thorough initial assessments and stabilize critically ill newborns.
Provide Respiratory Support: Demonstrate proficiency in various respiratory support techniques.
Manage Cardiovascular Support: Implement hemodynamic monitoring and pharmacological interventions.
Administer Nutrition and Fluids: Manage parenteral and enteral nutrition and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
Prevent and Control Infections: Identify and manage common neonatal infections and implement infection prevention protocols.
Support Families: Provide family-centered care, including communication and psychological support.
Plan Post-Discharge Care: Develop comprehensive post-discharge plans and educate parents.
Stay Updated: Discuss recent advances and research in neonatal intensive care nursing.

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Languages

English

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