AnthonyM83 Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 I'm starting my PICU and NICU clinical rotations tomorrow. Just wondering if anyone had any favorite medical references on pediatrics or neonates. Maybe some topics to research relating to common conditions I might see in PICU/NICU. What are the most common reasons people go there? I'm thinking premature births, maybe respiratory issues, congenital heart issues? Just looking for stuff to study up on, so I can make the most out of tomorrow and relate it to more things (and maybe be able to remember them better, cause I got to see them after studying them)...or stuff to ask good questions on.
AnthonyM83 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Posted May 5, 2009 Well, found one good source, so far. Finally, getting to read my Peds chapter of Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care. It's the 1999, 7th Ed and I know things change, but the basics and presentations of most diseases will probably be the same...
Just Plain Ruff Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 Might want to procure yourself a copy of the most recent S.T.A.B.L.E. book. Good material for neonates and newborns.
VentMedic Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 Mary Fran Hazinski is the Mother of pedi critical care textbooks. http://www.amazon.com/Manual-Pediatric-Cri...i/dp/0815142307 This is a good neonatal book: http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Neonatal-In.../ref=pd_sim_b_2 Again, they both might be more than what you need but still a very good read since I sense you do want a little more indepth knowledge than what the Paramedic text and PALS will give you. You can probably check them out at the medical library. Good overview of pedi cardiology: http://pediatriccardiology.uchicago.edu/MP/pcmedprof.htm
VentMedic Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 Now for a little practical advice for the NICU. Avoind colognes. Avoid long or fake nails and nail polish. Avoid jewelry except for wedding band and that may include watches. You can usually put it in your pocket. Some ICUs frown on long sleeves on personal clothes for infection control reasons and scrubbing issues. A long sleeved hospital gown may be furnished in some cases when touching the baby. Don't touch a baby/child or patient area and then put your hands in your pockets. Don't be alarmed at all the alarms. Don't be alarmed when the RNs and RRTs "causally" respond to Apneas and Bradys in the unit. Respect the privacy of the families. Be mindful of the families and avoid inappropriate conversation in their presence. Don't go if you are catching a cold or the flu. This may sound like commonsense stuff but these are just a few of things ignored by some so that we no longer allow Paramedic students in our NICU and L&D. Hopefully your instructor has already addressed the basic rules of these units.
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