- 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 TrustNet | ||
| 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 TrustNet | ||
| 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 | 2018 | |
| MRSA – Screening Control and Decolonisation | May 18 | May 22 |
| NICU Recovery Roadmap – see TrustNet | ||
TB:
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Mar 20 | Mar 23 |
Medication
| Title | Last Review | Next Review |
| 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 | Aug 17 | Aug 22 |
| 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 | Jan 19 | Jan 22 |
| Suction & Replogle (transport competency) | Jan 19 | Jan 22 |
| Temperature Control (transport competency) | Jan 19 | Jan 22 |
| 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 |
| Collapse – Sudden Postnatal Collapse | Feb 17 | Feb 22 |
| 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 |
Nutrition
| Title | Last Review | Next Review |
| Enteral Feeds – Preparation, Storage, Handling, Checking and Administration of Enteral Feeds on NICU / TCU | Nov 20 | Nov 23 |
| Expression of Breast Milk and Cleaning of Breast Kits | Nov 20 | Nov 23 |
Feeding and Nutrition (Neonatal):
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| Fluids and PN: | May 22 | Mar 25 |
| Infant Feeding: | Jun 21 | Jun 24 |
| Nasogastric feeds – Transition from Tube to Oral Feeds | Sep 19 | Sep 22 |
| Neonatal Nutrition on NICU | May 20 | May 25 |
Nutritional Composition:
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Oct 21 | Oct 26 |
| Probiotics: | Mar 17 | Mar 22 |
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 |
| Budesonide in Preterm Babies | Aug 18 | Aug 21 |
Care of the Ventilated Patient:
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| 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 | Nov 21 | Nov 24 |
| 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: | Sep 20 | Sep 23 |
| Resuscitation / Stabilisation: | ||
| Thermoregulation Guideline | Mar 21 | Mar 24 |
Screening
| Title | Last Review | Next Review |
| 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 | Apr 17 | Apr 22 |
| 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 |