NURS 3334 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Vital Signs 2, Bassinet, Burping
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9) formula feeding- self review (breastfeeding on video: 1) vital signs, 10) burping, 11) heelsticks- to be done only w/ instructor, 12) administering i. m. Injections to newborns: **infection control and infant security will be discussed in individual clinical groups** Bathing infant: required wear gloves handling infant before first bath, first bath frequently under warmer, quickly, drying each section, newborn left under warming panel after 1st bath, wrapped in blankets and hat. Recheck temp: first bath given once temperature stable (agency policy approx. axillary temp 97. 7 minimium, parent"s must be taught infant bathing, routine sponge baths until cord off/circ. Healed ~ 2 weeks, some facilities tub bath after. 24hours after birth or circ post bath: temperature re-assessed in 1 hour to assure infant warm, bathing before a feeding best to avoid regurgitation. Sponge bathing infant: environment: warm room, without drafts/ disruptions.
