10 February 2021
Why study Primary Education Studies at ARU?
Applying through clearing was daunting but turns out, it was the best decision I have ever made. Read more…
Sophie Spittle
Faculty: Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care
School: School of Nursing and Midwifery
Course:
BSc (Hons) Midwifery
Category: Nursing and midwifery
3 February 2015
In my last blog I discussed my gynaecology placement experience which was really great; in this blog I will talk about my experience on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
I really enjoyed my time on NICU. I met lots of special babies who required different levels of care. Some babies required lots of help with breathing and keeping their lungs inflated. Some required operations, for example if they were born with gastroschisis, which is where the intestine is outside the body. Some of the babies on NICU were born naturally and unexpectedly admitted to NICU because they are struggling to make the transition from the womb to the outside. Many premature babies (babies born before 37 weeks but after 24 weeks) are admitted to NICU because they need extra help as they have not yet fully developed.Disclaimer
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