The Neonatal Department of Vinmec Health System specializes in the care, treatment, and resuscitation of conditions specific to the neonatal period, particularly for premature infants. To enhance professional expertise, Vinmec sent a doctor to participate in the Practical Neonatal Care Program at the Neonatal Care Center, Royal for Women Hospital, Australia.
The course was held in September 2015 at the Neonatal Care Center, Royal for Women Hospital , Australia, sponsored by Hyphens.
Participant: Dr. Tran Lien Anh, Level II Specialist, Head of Neonatal Department, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Instructor: Kwee Bee Lindrea, Clinical Nurse Consultant.
Training Format: Theoretical instruction combined with hands-on practice at the Neonatal Inpatient Department, Royal Hospital for Women, Australia.
Training Content:
- Staff-to-Patient Ratios for Neonatal Care:
- 1:1 for critically ill neonates.
- 2:1 for neonates requiring respiratory support via nCPAP, high-flow oxygen, or ventilators but are stable.
- 3:1 or 4:1 for neonates with no need for respiratory support.
- 5:1 for other cases (stable neonates with illnesses but able to room in with their mothers).
- Caring for child development: positioning the neonate, avoiding exposure to light and noise, and minimizing physical disturbances.
- Surfactant replacement therapy for premature neonates with respiratory distress:
- Monitoring gas exchange through blood gases.
- Strategies for weaning off respiratory support.
- Monitoring critical signs
- Infection Control Strategies: Hand hygiene, surface cleaning, disinfection of medical equipment.
Currently, the Neonatal Department at Vinmec has successfully implemented the training content into daily practice, resulting in significant improvements in neonatal care.
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