by kathi | Apr 7, 2018 | 4 Pillars
When we think of optimizing neuro-development we probably should start pre-natally with things like maternal nutrition, exposures, and infection. Although these things definitely contribute to the infant’s brain development before the are admitted to the NICU,...
by Kathi Randall | Mar 12, 2018 | 4 Pillars, Resource
I think we can all agree, there is not a one-size or one-time fits all strategy for babies in the NICU. And this is especially true when we talk about providing “developmental care”. Over the years, there have been a growing number of synonyms for...
by Kathi Randall | Mar 5, 2018 | 4 Pillars, Cooling, Resource
Neonatal brain injury presents in a variety of ways depending on the timing and location of the injury, and the availability and application of timely interventions. Regardless of the etiology, these injuries have the potential to impact a infant’s life-long...
by kathi | Mar 1, 2018 | 4 Pillars, aEEG, Education, Resource, Video
Do you find reading aEEG stressfull? After teaching aEEG for more than 10 years, one of the most common requests I get is how to read aEEG. I know that reading aEEG can seem a bit tricky when you first get started, but I promise, with a little practice you will feel...
by Kathi Randall | Feb 26, 2018 | 4 Pillars, aEEG, Education, Resource
Since the founding days of NICU’s we have been continuously monitoring babies’ heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure, and in the last 25 years continuous oxygen saturation monitoring has become the standard of care.. but what about the brain? ...
by Kathi Randall | Feb 21, 2018 | 4 Pillars, Education, Resource
Even if your NICU does not call itself a NeuroNICU, you can implement many aspect of the 4 Pillars in to your NICU and create a more neuro-nurturing experience for your babies (and their families). In a previous blog article, I outlined the basic about the 4 Pillars...
