- 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 |
Extrasystoles in Neonatal Period | Mar 23 | Mar 26 |
Hypotension in Neonates | Feb 21 | Feb 24 |
Neonatal Heart Murmurs | Mar 23 | Mar 26 |
PDA Paracetamol Dosing Protocol | May 22 | May 25 |
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in the Newborn (PPHN) | Jan 21 | Jan 24 |
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 – See TrustNet | ||
Jaundice:
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Polycythaemia Guideline | Mar 22 | Mar 25 |
Thrombocytopenia | Apr 23 | Apr 26 |
Vitamin K Guideline | Feb 23 | Feb 26 |
Infection Control
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
COVID-19 Guidelines and Resources – see intranet | ||
Hepatitis B Immunisation | Jan 21 | Jan 24 |
Herpes – Genital Herpes management in pregnancy | Oct 17 | Oct 22 |
HIV and Management of babies born to HIV positive mothers | 2020 | 2025 |
MRSA Decolonisation on the Neonatal Unit | Jun 23 | Jun 26 |
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 | Feb 23 | Feb 25 |
Hyperglycaemia: Neonatal Management | Mar 21 | Mar 24 |
Hypernatraemia | Oct 19 | Oct 24 |
Hypoglycaemia | Nov 22 | Dec 25 |
Metabolic Bone Disease | Mar 23 | Mar 26 |
Neonatal Transport
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Cosytherm Use for Transport | Sep 23 | Sep 26 |
Kent Surrey and Sussex Neonatal Transfer Service (KSS NTS) | Sep 23 | Sep 26 |
SEC NTS Referral Pathway | Jul 22 | Jul 24 |
Transfer to SPH Maternity and Neonatal Unit – Leaflet | Jan 23 | Jan 25 |
Transport Temperature Control Competency | Sep 23 | Sep 26 |
Neurology
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
CrUSS Schedule | Oct 23 | Oct 26 |
Dropped Babies Guideline | Oct 19 | Oct 24 |
Neonatal Abstinence and Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome | Sep 22 | Sep 25 |
Neonatal encephalopathy: | ||
Neurodevelopmental Follow Up | Nov 22 | Oct 24 |
Pain and Comfort Management in Neonates | Jul 23 | Jul 26 |
Sudden and Unexpected Postnatal Collapse (BAPM) | May 22 |
Nutrition
Procedures
Renal, Electrolyte, and Fluid Management
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Hyperkalaemia | Jun 23 | Jun 26 |
IV Fluid and Electrolyte Management in Neonates | Oct 21 | Oct 25 |
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 |
LISA Procedure | Sep 18 | Sep 23 |
Lung Ultrasound Guidelines | Jul 23 | Jul 26 |
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 |
Surfactant Administration via Laryngeal Mask or Supraglottic Airway (SALSA) | Jun 23 | Jun 26 |
Transcutaneous CO2 Monitoring in NICU | Mar 19 | Mar 24 |
Resuscitation
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
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 |
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 |
Antimicrobial Policy | Mar 23 | Mar 26 |
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 Management in Neonatal Unit | Jul 23 | Jul 26 |
Nappy Rash Guideline | Apr 20 | Apr 23 |
Skin Care Guideline | Jun 23 | Jun 26 |
Sticky Eyes | Dec 18 | Dec 23 |
Surgical Neonatal Conditions
Title | Last Review | Next Review |
Please note that guidelines over 12 months out-of-date have been archived on the Trust intranet for future review.