[…] a piece of elastic tape. A cord connects the light to the monitor, which shows the amount of oxygen being carried by the red blood cells. Equipment, Tests and Treatments Information for Families and Caregivers Isolette An isolette is a bed that provides heat and humidity to your baby. They have a Plexiglass cover […]

[…] sudden anemia. Anemia is having too few red blood cells – the cells that carry oxygen to the body. All babies at risk for IVH have a test called an ultrasound of the head at around 7 days of age. This test is painless. It uses sound waves to give a picture of the […]

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[…] avoid dehydration a nd to keep the jaundice from getting worse. How do I know if my baby’s bilirubin levels are too high? There is a blood test to measure the amount of bi lirubin in your baby’s body. In many hospitals, bilirubin levels are routinely checked before you take your baby home. To […]

[…] -4 days. WHAT HAPPENS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT? To help decide if your baby needs phototherapy: • An Emergency Room Physician examines your baby • A blood test is done to check your baby’s bilirubin levels The Nurse will review how to use the BiliBlanket ® (phototherapy light), explain how the phototherapy works and […]

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[…] that patients have all the supports that then need. Women’s Health Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Women’s Health Clinical Nu rse Specialists are at the intersection between clinical practice, education, leadership and research. Their responsibilities are dynamic and shift to meet the needs of their program and patient population. The clinical nurse specialists in the […]