Elevated Lactate in Newborns: What NICU Nurses Need to Know

Elevated Lactate in Newborns: What NICU Nurses Need to Know

Elevated Lactate in Newborns: What NICU Nurses Need to KnowAmanda
Published on: 04/10/2026

What does an elevated lactate mean in a newborn? Learn how NICU nurses can interpret lactate, recognize trends, assess perfusion, and put the number in context.

labslactatenicumetabolic acidosislactic acid
PIP vs. PEEP: A Practical Guide for NICU Nurses

PIP vs. PEEP: A Practical Guide for NICU Nurses

PIP vs. PEEP: A Practical Guide for NICU NursesAmanda
Published on: 20/09/2026

Confused by PIP, PEEP, delta P, and tidal volume? Learn what each ventilator pressure means and how NICU nurses can interpret them at the bedside.

pippeepventilationventilatorppvnicuresuscitationvent settingsRDSBPDVG SIMVPS SIMV
A/B/D Events

A/B/D Events

A/B/D EventsAmanda
Published on: 13/09/2026

Why do apnea, bradycardia, and desaturation happen together in preemies? A NICU nurse's guide to the physiology behind A/B/D events at the bedside.

apneabradycardiadesatbradyeventcaffeine
Pulmonary HTN is not all the same

Pulmonary HTN is not all the same

Pulmonary HTN is not all the sameAmanda
Published on: 09/08/2026

Learn why pulmonary hypertension is not all the same—and how understanding the physiology can strengthen NICU nursing assessment, interventions, and advocacy.

pulmonary hypertensionPPHNBPDHypoxemic Respiratory Failure
Hemodynamics Concepts Every NICU Nurse Should Understand

Hemodynamics Concepts Every NICU Nurse Should Understand

Hemodynamics Concepts Every NICU Nurse Should UnderstandAmanda
Published on: 02/08/2026

Master the basics of neonatal hemodynamics—from blood pressure to oxygen delivery—and understand the why behind the numbers.

hemodynamicsblood pressurepreloadafterloadcontractilityoxygen consumptionback to basics
How to explain A/B/D's to NICU Families

How to explain A/B/D's to NICU Families

How to explain A/B/D's to NICU FamiliesAmanda
Published on: 17/07/2026

Struggling to explain A/B/Ds to NICU parents? Learn how to translate complex physiology into compassionate, jargon-free language. Build trust, reduce parental fear, and empower families with these practical, bedside-tested communication scripts.

nicuapneabradydesatfamily education