NICU Babies
Premature babies often cannot feed orally. What type of nutrition do they rely on?
What is Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)?
What does “PICC” stand for?
What is a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter?
A “clogged straw” inside a catheter is better known as this complication.
What is an occlusion?
What is "To Keep Open".
NeoMed rep who is Taylor Swift's biggest fan?
Who is Allison Payne
Name two critical reasons why NICU babies need IV access besides nutrition.
What are medication delivery and blood draws/monitoring?
These veins are extremely small—often only 1–2 millimeters wide.
What are neonatal veins?
What does CLABSI stand for?
What is Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection?
TKO is normally in this position until infusion pressure is applied.
What is "closed".
Sports team Suzanne was on in college.
What is surf team?
This type of line is placed in the belly button shortly after birth.
What is a UVC or UAC?
Why are NICU veins especially fragile?
They have thin walls and can tear or collapse easily.
The cost of a CLABSI.
What is $30,000-$50,000/patient.
Reflux leads to this costly and dangerous outcome requiring line replacement.
What is catheter occlusion (loss of patency).
Position Ben Thomas played in baseball.
What is infielder (or bench).
Name one site (other than arms or hands) where vascular access is commonly placed in NICU babies.
What are feet, scalp, or umbilical veins?
All PICCs are this type of line, but not all of these are PICCs.
What is a Central Venous Catheter (CVC)?
A short dwell time means this must happen more often.
What is line replacement?
TKO prevents this from backing up into the catheter.
What is blood reflux?
This NeoMed rep is obsessed with frisbee golf.
Why is vascular access considered a “lifeline” for NICU babies?
Because it enables medications, fluids, nutrition, and monitoring essential for survival.
Clinicians sometimes use ultrasound or infrared tools for this reason.
What is to find usable veins in neonates?
Name two risks of repeated access attempts.
What are pain/trauma and infection/delays in therapy?
True or False: TKO eliminates the need for nurses to flush lines entirely.
What is False?
This SNS rep has had a hole in one.
Who is Brooke Johnson?