Premature and critically ill infants are exposed to a myriad of procedures during their hospital stay, all of which impose varying levels of stress. The "Developmentally Appropriate Handling in the NICU" interactive learning module presents an overview of the effects that stress has on the central nervous system and sensory development of the infant. The negative physiologic consequences of stress are detailed and practical care modifications are provided.
Topics include- A detailed description of infant responses to stress and the long-term outcomes of stress in premature and/or critically ill infants
- Practical interventions to modify stress in the daily care of these infants
- Strategies for positive handling of the NICU patient
- Pictorial and video examples of developmentally appropriate handling of NICU infants
Ordering information 1039668 Developmentally Appropriate Handling in the NICU |