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Care of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Graduate after Discharge

Ricki F Goldstein1, William F Malcolm2

  • 1Pediatric Complex Care Program for Infants and Children, NICU Graduate Clinic, Department of Pediatrics/Neonatology, Kentucky Children's Hospital/University of Kentucky, 138 Leader Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508, USA.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|March 2, 2019
PubMed

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Critically ill infants discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) often face ongoing health issues. Primary care physicians need specialized knowledge to manage these common post-NICU medical problems and ensure optimal recovery for NICU graduates.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatology
  • Pediatric Primary Care
  • Infant Health

Background:

  • Premature and critically ill infants often require neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission.
  • These infants may be discharged with persistent medical issues and technology dependence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify common post-discharge medical problems in NICU graduates.
  • To inform primary care physicians about expected outcomes and potential new complications for these infants.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common medical issues in infants after NICU discharge.
  • Analysis of technology dependence at discharge.

Main Results:

  • Common problems include respiratory issues, feeding difficulties, and neurological injury.
  • Many infants remain dependent on medical technology like oxygen or feeding tubes.

Conclusions:

  • Primary care providers require specialized knowledge to manage NICU graduates' complex health needs.
  • Effective coordination of post-discharge care is crucial for improving outcomes in vulnerable infants.

Keywords:
Complex careFollow-upInfant, newbornInfant, prematureMedical complexityNeonatal intensive carePediatric care

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