Prescribing in NICU made easy
This application provides the healthcare professional with the time critical information they need when treating an acutely unwell neonate. In a matter of seconds the application provides normal values and doses for the following:
1) Airway
• ET Tube Internal Diameter
• ET Tube Length (Oral)
• ET Tube Length (Nasal)
• LMA Size
2) Intubation Medications
• Fentanyl
• Morphine
• Diazepam
• Midazolam
• Ketamine
• Suxamethonium
• Atracurium
• Rocuronium
• Vecuronium
• Atropine
• Curosurf (Prophylaxis)
• Curosurf (Therapeutic)
3) Resuscitation
• Adrenaline
• Fluid Bolus
• 10% Dextrose
• Sodium Bicarbonate
• DC Shock
4) Umbilical Lines
• UAC
• UVC
5) Fluids
• Fluid Bolus
• Hypoglycaemia
• Maintenance Fluids
6) Infusions
• Adrenaline
• Alprostadil
• Atracurium
• Dinoprostone
• Dobutamine
• Dopamine
• Epoprostenol
• Fentanyl
• Glyceryl Trinitrate
• Insulin
• Heparin (Therapeutic)
• Midazolam
• Milrinone
• Morphine
• Noradrenaline
• Rocuronium
• Vecuronium
The easy to use interphase means the user can quickly find the information they need and make this application a real joy to use. Important design features include:
• The option to enter weight in ‘Kg’ or ‘Lb/Oz’
• The ability to provide an ‘estimated birth weight’ which has been derived from the 50th centile for age from World Health Organisation (WHO) growth charts.
This application is a must for any Paediatrician, Neonatologist or any healthcare professional who as some stage may find themselves looking after an acutely unwell neonate.