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A Review Comparing The Most Beneficial Regimens Of Cleansing An Umbilical Cord Before Detachment, Caitlyn Seegers, Mary Burkholder, Ellen Moore
A Review Comparing The Most Beneficial Regimens Of Cleansing An Umbilical Cord Before Detachment, Caitlyn Seegers, Mary Burkholder, Ellen Moore
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
This review was conducted because an umbilical cord infection is one of the leading causes of death in neonates. “Newborn cord care practices may directly contribute to infections, which account for a large proportion of the four million annual global neonatal deaths (Alam).” Previous studies have shown that there are multiple ways to care for an umbilical cord stub before detachment. Chemical and natural regimens have been proven to be significant in decreasing omphalitis in neonates. One of the most susceptible areas to bacterial colonization for a neonate is the umbilicus. The purpose of this study is to determine the …
The Effectiveness Of Music Therapy In The Pediatric Population, Megan Brewer, Jaclyn Lewis
The Effectiveness Of Music Therapy In The Pediatric Population, Megan Brewer, Jaclyn Lewis
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
Music therapy (MT) is defined as, “the systematic use of music or musical elements-along with the resulting interpersonal relationship with a trained music therapist to achieve optimal health outcomes…” (The Effectiveness, 2010). Nurses are able to implement music therapy in care. Decreasing fear, anxiety, and ultimately pain will enhance the patient’s experience at the hospital and will lessen the burden of performing care on the patient, decrease stress on caregivers, and ease the provision of care on health professionals.
Kangaroo Mother Care For Premature And Low Birthweight Infants, Emma Rahn, Bethany Hotchkiss
Kangaroo Mother Care For Premature And Low Birthweight Infants, Emma Rahn, Bethany Hotchkiss
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
Due to an overwhelming number of babies born prematurely each year, new Interventions are being Introduced and studied. Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), the prolonged skin-to-skin contact between mother/father and the infant, has been studied and has been shown to be a more beneficial alternative to care for both the infant and the parents. The purpose of this paper Is to compare the holistic outcome of KMC to that of conventional care (incubators and radiators). The research team consisted of two Cedarville nursing students, Emma Rahn and Bethany Hotchkiss. For our paper, the Iowa model was used to guide our research. …
Skin-To-Skin Care Related To Thermoregulation, Becky Wunderlich, Hannah Elwell
Skin-To-Skin Care Related To Thermoregulation, Becky Wunderlich, Hannah Elwell
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
Skin-to-skin contact can reduce neonatal mortality or morbidity by 18-42%. After birth temperature regulation is essential in newborn babies. Skin-to-skin benefits include: regulating heart rate, temperature, and respirations; greater weight gain. The purpose of this study is to determine if skin-to-skin care is more efficient in stabilizing the temperature of a full-term infant than using a radiant warmer. If so, why are radiant warmers still used on health full-term infants if skin-to-skin has more benefits?
Neonate Abstinence Syndrome And Therapeutic Interventions, Erica Danner
Neonate Abstinence Syndrome And Therapeutic Interventions, Erica Danner
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
The impact of drug use by mothers to fetus’ in utero is critical not only to their growth and development but also has huge implications for sudden withdrawal at birth. Medication is used for neonates along with many other therapeutic techniques. With drug use for pregnant mothers rising, the incidence for NAS is significant. Hospitals are faced with lengthy hospital stays for neonates as well as providing environments appropriate for these newborns. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome has risen in opioid dependency alone from 26.4% in 2000 to 41.7% in 2008. As national drug use is increasing, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) congruently …
Adherence To Clean Intermittent Catheterization Treatment In Pediatric Patients: A Comprehensive Review Of Literature, Amanda Miller, Ashley Thompson
Adherence To Clean Intermittent Catheterization Treatment In Pediatric Patients: A Comprehensive Review Of Literature, Amanda Miller, Ashley Thompson
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC) was first introduced by Lapides, et al, in 1972 and has revolutionized management of voiding dysfunction through decreasing urological complications. CIC is an invasive procedure where a clean catheter is introduced into the bladder in order to empty it. The procedure can be done by the patient or caregiver and is usually performed 4-5 times a day. The World Health Organization defines adherence as the extent to which a person’s behavior corresponds with agreed recommendations from a health care professional. Non-adherence to CIC causes many urological complications, including UTIs, epididymitis, and decreasing renal function. The purpose …
Pulse Oximetry Testing For Screening For Congenital Heart Defects In Newborns: A Literature Review Of The Effectiveness And Accuracy, Amanda Custer, Bethany Teixeira
Pulse Oximetry Testing For Screening For Congenital Heart Defects In Newborns: A Literature Review Of The Effectiveness And Accuracy, Amanda Custer, Bethany Teixeira
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
Pulse oximetry detects the level of oxygen in the blood. A deficiency of oxygen can indicate the presence of CHD. Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) are the number one birth defect in newborns • CHD contributes to 3% of infant mortality and 46% of deaths from congenital malformations in the first year of life
Breastfeeding Among Infants With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome And Mothers Addicted To Narcotics, Landon Bundenthal
Breastfeeding Among Infants With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome And Mothers Addicted To Narcotics, Landon Bundenthal
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
50,000 infants born in the U.S yearly receive medical treatment for maternal drug use while pregnant. Breastfeeding is associated with decreased maternal use of drugs or alcohol. Breast milk lessens side effects of drug withdrawal for infant. Breastfeeding is associated with decreased cases of necrotizing enter colitis and a significant decrease in hospitalization time. Drug dependent mothers have very low rate of breastfeeding. The purpose of this study is to determine if mothers who are using opioids or methadone should be encouraged to breastfeed.