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The S.T.A.B.L.E.® Program: the evidence behind the 2012 update

Alta B Kendall1, Patricia A Scott, Kristine A Karlsen

  • 1Tacoma General Hospital NICU, Tacoma, Washington, USA. alta@telebyte.com

The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
|May 4, 2012
PubMed

Insights

The S.T.A.B.L.E.® Program offers evidence-based education for stabilizing sick newborns, preventing neonatal mortality. This vital training ensures healthcare teams worldwide provide optimal postresuscitation and pretransport care.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Medical Education
  • Pediatric Emergency Care

Background:

  • The S.T.A.B.L.E.® Program, established in 1996, has trained over 250,000 healthcare professionals globally.
  • It focuses on preventing major causes of neonatal mortality through standardized stabilization protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide evidence-based education for the postresuscitation and pretransport stabilization of sick newborns.
  • To serve as a memory aid for healthcare teams during critical newborn stabilization events.

Main Methods:

  • The program utilizes a mnemonic (S.T.A.B.L.E.) representing six key assessment parameters: Sugar and Safe care, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support.
  • Didactic training and successful content testing are required for course completion.
  • Program content and assessments undergo periodic review and revision based on psychometric analysis and current evidence.

Main Results:

  • The S.T.A.B.L.E.® Program has been implemented worldwide, reaching a substantial number of multidisciplinary perinatal healthcare providers.
  • The program's effectiveness is supported by published peer-reviewed research.
  • Regular updates ensure the program incorporates the latest evidence-based stabilization guidelines.

Conclusions:

  • The S.T.A.B.L.E.® Program is a critical, continuously updated educational resource for improving neonatal outcomes.
  • Its structured approach and mnemonic aid enhance the ability of healthcare teams to effectively stabilize sick newborns.
  • The upcoming 6th edition (2012) will reflect the most current guidelines in neonatal stabilization care.

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