Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am. 2024 Jun;36(2):167-184. doi: 10.1016/j.cnc.2023.11.003. Epub 2023 Nov 20.
ABSTRACT
Caring for extremely preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a multidisciplinary team effort. A clear understanding of roles for each member of the delivery team, anticipation of challenges, and standardized checklists support improved outcomes for this population. Physicians and nursing leaders are responsible for being role models and holding staff accountable for creating a unit culture of Neuroprotective Infant and Family-Centered Developmental Care. It is essential for parents to be included as part of the care team and babies to be acknowledged for their efforts in coping with the developmentally unexpected NICU environment.
PMID:38705686 | DOI:10.1016/j.cnc.2023.11.003
