- Cardiology
- Congenital Conditions
- Haematology and Jaundice
- Infection Control
- Medication
- Metabolism
- Neonatal Transport
- Neurology
- Nutrition
- Procedures
- Renal, Electrolyte, and Fluid Management
- Respiratory Care
- Resuscitation
- Safeguarding
- Screening
- Sepsis
- Skincare
- Surgical Neonatal Conditions
Cardiology
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Cardiac Disease and Murmurs in the Newborn | Oct 12 | Oct 15 |
Hypotension in Neonates | Feb 21 | Feb 24 |
PDA Paracetamol Dosing Protocol | May 22 | May 25 |
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in the Newborn (PPHN) | Jan 21 | Jan 24 |
Postnatal Extrasystoles | Oct 17 |
Congenital Conditions
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Down Syndrome | Jul 21 | Jul 24 |
Haematology and Jaundice
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Blood Transfusion, Neonatal Unit | Aug 21 | Dec 23 |
Blood Transfusion Policy and Related Guidelines for Neonatal and Paediatric Patients – See intranet | ||
IVIg Request Form | Feb 13 | Feb 16 |
Jaundice:
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Polycythaemia Guideline | Mar 22 | Mar 25 |
Vitamin K Guideline | Nov 17 | Nov 22 |
Infection Control
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
COVID-19 Guidelines and Resources – see intranet | ||
Hepatitis B Immunisation | Jan 21 | Jan 24 |
Hepatitis C positive mothers – neonatal management | Feb 09 | Feb 12 |
Herpes – Genital Herpes management in pregnancy | Oct 17 | Oct 22 |
Herpes Simplex in Staff and Parents | Jun 14 | Jun 19 |
HIV and Management of babies born to HIV positive mothers | 2020 | 2025 |
MRSA – Screening Control and Decolonisation | May 18 | May 22 |
NICU Recovery Roadmap – see intranet | ||
TB:
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Mar 20 | Mar 23 |
Medication
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Intravenous Vancomycin on NICU – See intranet | Sep 22 | Sep 24 |
Medication Errors in NICU | Nov 21 | Nov 26 |
Metabolism
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Glucose Infusion Calculations | Mar 17 | Mar 22 |
Hyperglycaemia: Neonatal Management | Mar 21 | Mar 24 |
Hypernatraemia | Oct 19 | Oct 24 |
Hypoglycaemia | Nov 22 | Dec 25 |
Metabolic Bone Disease | Mar 20 | Oct 22 |
Neonatal Transport
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Nurse only Transfer | Jan 19 | Jan 22 |
Operational Remit Guidelines for NTS – CATS – STPRS Teams | Jul 14 | |
SEC NTS Referral Pathway | Jul 22 | Jul 24 |
Suction & Replogle (transport competency) | Jan 19 | Jan 22 |
Temperature Control (transport competency) | Jan 19 | Jan 22 |
Transfer to SPH Maternity and Neonatal Unit – Leaflet | Jan 23 | Jan 25 |
Transport Guidelines | Jan 19 | Jan 22 |
Transport Incubator Ventilation Competencies | Sep 12 |
Neurology
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Abstinence and Withdrawal from Drugs | Aug 16 | Aug 21 |
Cranial Ultrasound | Oct 16 | Oct 21 |
Dropped Babies Guideline | Oct 19 | Oct 24 |
Drug Withdrawal – see Neonatal Abstinence | ||
Neonatal encephalopathy: | ||
Pain: Sucrose & non-drug pain relief, PINC score | Nov 14 | Nov 19 |
Sudden and Unexpected Postnatal Collapse (BAPM) | May 22 |
Nutrition
Procedures
Renal, Electrolyte, and Fluid Management
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
IV Fluid and Electrolyte Management in Neonates | Oct 21 | Oct 25 |
Kidney Problems – Neonatal: | Feb 17 | Feb 22 |
Respiratory Care
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Care of the Ventilated Patient:
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Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity | Aug 22 | Sep 25 |
Difficult Airway Management | May 22 | May 25 |
ECMO | Aug 16 | Aug 21 |
LISA Procedure | Sep 18 | Sep 23 |
Oxygen Assist Module (OAM) Guide | Mar 22 | Mar 27 |
Oxygen Use in Neonatal Patients | Nov 19 | Nov 22 |
Pneumothorax | May 19 | May 24 |
Respiratory Support on NICU | Jul 22 | Nov 24 |
SLE600 Flow Sensor – See intranet | Oct 22 | Oct 25 |
Transcutaneous CO2 Monitoring in NICU | Mar 19 | Mar 24 |
Resuscitation
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Birthday Cuddle Guideline | Oct 18 | Oct 21 |
Delayed Cord Clamping
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Apr 21 | Jun 24 |
Dextrose gel in delivery room for preterm infants | Mar 20 | Mar 23 |
Extreme Prematurity: | May 22 | Sep 23 |
Resuscitation / Stabilisation: | ||
Thermoregulation in the NICU | Aug 22 | Aug 25 |
Safeguarding
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Baby Abduction Policy – see intranet | Apr 21 | Apr 24 |
SSCP Legal Terms Explained | Oct 20 | |
Trust Safeguarding Children Resources – see intranet |
Screening
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Blood Spot Screening in the Newborn | Apr 19 | Apr 22 |
ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity) Laser Treatment – see procedures |
Sepsis
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Antibiotic Policy for NICU | Aug 22 | Aug 25 |
Blood Culture Guideline for Neonatal Patients – see procedures | ||
Early Onset Sepsis in Term Neonates | Sep 21 | Nov 24 |
Skincare
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Extravasation Injuries | Mar 16 | Apr 21 |
Nappy Rash Guideline | Apr 20 | Apr 23 |
Neonatal Skin and Wound Care | Mar 16 | Feb 21 |
Sticky Eyes | Dec 18 | Dec 23 |
Surgical Neonatal Conditions
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Gastroschisis and Exomphalos Initial Management | Jan 18 | Jan 22 |
Stoma Care | Mar 16 | Apr 21 |