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S L Gardner

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Physiologic sequelae of prematurity: the nurse practitioner's role. Part II. Retinopathy of prematurity.

Retinopathy of prematurity is a common complication in the treatment of premature birth. This article, the second in a series on the physiologic sequelae of prematurity, presents the pathophysiology of this condition, as well as the effects on the child's growth and development. Common problems faced by these children and their families are discussed, and parental counseling needs are presented.

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Physiologic sequelae of prematurity: the nurse practitioner's role. Part III. Congestive heart failure.

The premature infant with resultant respiratory disease may also have signs and symptoms of impending congestive heart failure that have a variety of causes. The nurse practitioner can be instrumental in the early identification and treatment of congestive heart failure. This article, the third in a series, provides a discussion of the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, data collection, treatment modalities, and parental education that can assist parents when coping and dealing with congestive heart failure in their premature infant.

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Physiologic sequelae of prematurity: the nurse practitioner's role. Part VI. Feeding difficulties and growth failure. (Prevention, intervention, parent teaching, and complications).

Feeding difficulties and growth failure are common problems of the premature infant who has been in a neonatal intensive care unit. This article, the sixth in a series, discusses the prevention, intervention, and parent teaching necessary to assist parents in coping and dealing with feeding problems in their premature infant.

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Physiologic sequelae of prematurity: the nurse practitioner's role. Part V. Feeding difficulties and growth failure (pathophysiology, cause, and data collection.

Feeding difficulties and growth failure are common problems in the premature infant who has been in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This article, the fifth in a series, presents growth parameters and growth expectations for the premature infant. It also discusses the pathophysiology, causes, and assessments necessary to determine growth failure in these infants.

Feeding Behavior↗
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Physiologic sequelae of prematurity: the nurse practitioner's role. Part IV. Anemia.

Anemia in the immediate newborn period may be caused by hemolysis, by a failure of red-cell production, or by a combination of both. However, anemia of prematurity often is the result of hemolysis, of a lack of erythropoietin, and/or of nutritional deficits. Transfusion without a search for the cause may obscure the underlying pathology of the anemia. Because severe anemia can be life-threatening, prompt diagnosis and treatment are required. In this article, the fourth of a series of articles on the sequelae of prematurity, a discussion of the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, data collection, treatment modalities pertinent to the anemia of prematurity, and parental education are discussed.

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Physiologic sequelae of prematurity: the nurse practitioner's role. Part VIII. Neurologic conditions.

Advances in neonatal care enable smaller and sicker babies to survive. These babies are at increased risk for long-term neurologic sequelae: intraventricular hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, and seizures. This article, the eighth in a series, deals with the follow-up of premature infants with these sequelae, including recognition of shunt infections and failure, recognition and treatment of seizures, and immunization of preterm infants with neurologic problems.

Central Nervous System Diseases↗
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Legal issues in neonatal nursing: considerations for staff nurses and advanced practice nurses.

A neonatal nurse is a professional with special training, skill, and knowledge in the care of newborns and their families. The neonatal nurse is accountable to the patient, profession, and employer. Failure of the neonatal nurse to meet these obligations can result in liability in the profession, liability in the employment, a civil suit, or a criminal conviction. Regardless of the health care setting, professional nurses, whether at the bedside or in advanced practice, are morally, ethically, and legally accountable for their nursing judgments and actions. Although most nurses assume they will never be named in a lawsuit, and it is true that few are, their professional actions can be the focus of a suit. An overview of the legal implications found within neonatal nursing practice is presented. Two recent legal cases are presented and discussed to illustrate neonatal nursing and advanced practice liability.

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