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NICU terminology explained by mothers of twins, all of whose premature multiples spent time in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Trisomy 13, Patau Syndrome; Trisomy 18, Edwards Syndrome; Trisomy 21, Down Syndrome

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While you are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as a new nurse or parent you will hear the doctors & nurses speaking in what seems to be a foreign language. Understanding these words and adapting to this NICU culture can be quite a challenge. I have compiled a list of common terms here to help you in this process!

NICU NURSE CHEAT SHEET from dortoms NICU NOTES Download from above link or you may print for acceptable view. Remember to look at the whole baby. Numbers are just numbers!! THE HARDWARE WHERE IT SHOULD BE UAC (high-lying) Insertion depth = BW(kg) X 3 + 9cm; T6 - T10 UVC (high-lying) Insertion depth = 1/2UAC + 1cm; at or little above the diaphragm UVC (low-lying) insert 2-3cm for emergency use Endotracheal Tube Weight(kg) + 6 = cms at the lip; T2 - T4; check for chest rise, equal air entry…