Extremely Low Birth Weight Neonates

Hours: 1.00
# Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ELBWN

The extremely low birth weight (ELBW) neonate is especially vulnerable and requires specialized care, even within the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Anticipated strategies and resuscitation are the initial steps in caring for these neonates. Intensive care for these neonates includes hemodynamic and cardiovascular support, respiratory support, fluid and electrolyte management, nutritional support, thermoregulation support, and skin care. Nurses caring for ELBW neonates must have knowledge of the current guidelines to provide care in the delivery room and NICU.

Course Description

The extremely low birth weight (ELBW) neonate is especially vulnerable and requires specialized care, even within the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Anticipated strategies and resuscitation are the initial steps in caring for these neonates. Intensive care for these neonates includes hemodynamic and cardiovascular support, respiratory support, fluid and electrolyte management, nutritional support, thermoregulation support, and skin care. Nurses caring for ELBW neonates must have knowledge of the current guidelines to provide care in the delivery room and NICU.

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ELBWN

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 10/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Define very low birth weight (VLBW) and extremely low birth weight (ELBW) neonates.
Identify risk factors and common short- and long-term complications associated with ELBW neonates.
Describe care recommendations for ELBW neonates in the delivery room and neonatal intensive care.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Low Birth Weight Neonates

Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Neonates

Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Neonates

Risk Factors for ELBW

Section 3: Delivery Room Care

Prior to Resuscitation

Cord Clamping

Hypothermia Prevention

Respiratory Support

Section 4: Neonatal Intensive Unit Care

Cardiovascular and Hemodynamic Support

Nutritional Support

Respiratory Support

Skin Care

Thermoregulation

Section 5: Short-Term Complications

Air Leak Syndromes

Feeding Intolerance

Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances

Hypotension and Shock

Infections and Sepsis

Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH)

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

Pain

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL)

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Section 6: Long-Term Complications

Cognitive Impairment, Developmental Delays, and Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Chronic Lung Disease

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

Emotional and Behavioral Issues

Section 7: Clinical Vignette

Case Study: Baby Boy M.

Section 8: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Instructor: Kim Maryniak, PhDc, MSN, RNC-NIC, NEA-BC

Kim Maryniak, PhD, MSN, BN, RNC-NIC, NEA-BC has more than 32 years of nursing experience in critical care, professional practice, education, and nursing operations, including experience as a chief nursing officer. She has nursing experience with medical/surgical, psychiatry, pediatrics, progressive care, and adult and neonatal intensive care specialties. Dr. Maryniak graduated with a nursing diploma from Foothills Hospital School of Nursing in Calgary, Alberta, in 1989. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Athabasca University, Alberta, in 2000, her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2005, and her PhD in nursing from University of Phoenix in 2018. Dr. Maryniak is certified in neonatal intensive care nursing and as a nurse executive, advanced. She is active in the American Nurses Association and the American Organization of Nurse Leaders. Her current and previous roles include research utilization, nursing peer review and advancement, education, use of simulation, quality, process improvement, leadership and professional development, infection control, patient throughput, nursing operations, professional practice, and curriculum development.

Disclosure: Kim Maryniak, PhDc, MSN, RNC-NIC, NEA-BC has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Staff Writer: Stephanie M. Smith MS, BSN, RN, CPN

Stephanie was educated and trained in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse where she practiced pediatric hematology/oncology nursing at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo and has over 25 years of clinical nursing experience. She earned her Associate in Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Leadership and Administration from Excelsior College. She is a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified, and is a former PALS instructor. Her clinical expertise is in acute pediatric medical surgical nursing and case management for children with medical complexity. She most recently worked at Duke Children's Hospital as a Nurse Clinician before coming to Relias.
Disclosure: Stephanie M. Smith MS, BSN, RN, CPN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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