NRP Updates

NRP Updates

NRP UpdatesAmanda
Published on: 18/11/2025

Learn the key updates in the NRP 9th Edition, including new cord management guidelines, revised PIP and ventilation ranges, algorithm changes, and what NICU nurses need to know to prepare for safer, smarter resuscitation.

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Infantile Botulism

Infantile Botulism

Infantile BotulismAmanda
Published on: 16/11/2025

Infantile botulism is rare but serious. Learn how it develops, the early signs NICU nurses should watch for, and why quick recognition and BabyBIG treatment can change outcomes.

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Neonatal Shock

Neonatal Shock

Neonatal ShockAmanda
Published on: 10/09/2025

Learn the physiology behind neonatal shock: cardiac output, oxygen delivery, and early signs to watch for. So you can recognize shock before hypotension hits.

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Scalp Swelling

Scalp Swelling

Scalp SwellingAmanda
Published on: 01/04/2025

Learn how to differentiate caput succedaneum, cephalohematoma, and subgaleal hemorrhage in newborns. Understand the physiology, assessment, and nursing priorities to recognize complications early and support families confidently

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Adrenergic Receptors

Adrenergic Receptors

Adrenergic ReceptorsAmanda
Published on: 30/12/2024

Learn how adrenergic receptors influence vasoactive and inotropic drugs in the NICU. Understand the why behind alpha, beta, and dopaminergic effects so you can titrate confidently and improve neonatal outcomes.

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TPN: IV Gatorade in the NICU

TPN: IV Gatorade in the NICU

TPN: IV Gatorade in the NICUAmanda
Published on: 01/11/2024

Learn the essentials of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in the NICU—when to use it, key components, monitoring, and nursing priorities—to support growth and prevent complications in fragile newborns who can’t yet tolerate full feeds.

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