Neonatal Definitions// EQUATIONS// Numbers and Acronyms// PART I

Learn great mnemonics! How to measure NG insertion? What does ELBW stand for? How many calories in milk? Do we measure in kilos or pounds? Where should a UVC be on an Xray? What is LGA? How many milliliters in an ounce? How much milk should a baby eat in a day? How to calculate urine output? In this video we cover all the numbers, definitions, and equations you need to know *off the top of your head* in the neonatal intensive care unit!!
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Dr. Tala is a board-certified neonatologist and has worked in busy level III and IV units for the past 15 years. She has won multiple teaching awards throughout her time as a neonatologist.
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References:
Cirgin Ellett ML, Cohen MD, Perkins SM, Smith CE, Lane KA, Austin JK. Predicting the insertion length for gastric tube placement in neonates. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2011 Jul-Aug;40(4):412-21. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2011.01255.x. Epub 2011 Jun 3. PMID: 21639864; PMCID: PMC3140585.

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***TIMESTAMPS***
00:36 General Neonatology
00:39 Term vs Preterm
3:00 Weight loss
4:00 Typical criteria for automatic NICU admission
4:46 SGA vs LGA
5:36 PMA and corrected GA
6:30 Help fill our map!
7:00 Kg to lbs / ml to cc / mls to ounces
07:51 Total fluid rate
09:33 Human milk fortifier and TPN
11:06 GIR
12:37 Urine Output
13:44 NGT / OGT insertion depth measurement
15:33 UAC / UVC insertion depth measurement
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*Disclaimer*: This video is intended for educational purposes only and while
we strive to give the most accurate information, errors may occur. Subsequently,
this video should not be a replacement for medical advice.

[EibaProductions]

There's an error in the example equation:
50/850 *100 is 5, 88..., so that's a weight loss of about 5, 9%
(to get to 6, 25%, you probably calculated 50/800*100)

[VeronikaŠkodová-ps]

Hello Dr. Tala and the whole team! I ´m watching you from Prague, Czech republic. I ´m a young NICU doctor and really love your lectures. It helps me a lot to understand things clearly and I always enjoy your style and humor. And, what is more, I love your english and pronunciation, Dr. Tala, I have never understood anybody so well 🙂.
I beg you for lecture on seizures and findings on aEEG, my colleagues and I we are lost in it. Thank you for your great job! Veronika

[CindyLai-ibvd]

NICU resident doctor from Taiwan! Thank you for all the useful lectures!❤

[julez_gee]

NICU nurse currently doing my ANNP training, from Ayrshire Scotland! Love love love your videos ❤

[kate_youknow]

Hi! I'm a child neurologist in training watching you from Kyiv, Ukraine! Huge thanks for awesome videos 🔥The abundant demonstrations and explanations help me a lot during my rotation in NICU.

[rezaesperanza]

I’m a NICU nurse in Kansas, USA. Love your videos!

[docvaruna]

Best starter that increases the appetite for Neonatology.

[morganhough]

I'm a labor nurse in Indiana, US. Although I do not work in the NICU, I work closely with our NICU and pediatrics depts and find your videos very helpful in understanding our shared care of babies!

[femiearnest]

Enjoyed watching this. Well done Dr Tala. NICU, Nigeria

[staceyfairley]

nicu nurse from the central valley in California and i absolutely love your videos. thank you.

[sifnamoljoseph]

NICU NURSE 16 YEARS FROM SAUDI ARABIA.THANKS TO ALL VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEOS

[dorthybradshaw]

Great teaching! Watching from Sterling Hts MI

[heartbreakdi]

I'm a nurse from Viseu/ Portugal/ Europe!
Thank you for your helpful content!

[laceannderson]

Hi, I am a NICU RN for a hospital in Illinois! I love my job, love learning, and watching your videos! I would appreciate a video on IV pumps. Thanks for all you do!

[TariqKhan-ngxn]

Wonderful, beautifully explained ❤❤❤❤❤
Tariq, Paediatrician, Pakistan

[felipeguinancio]

Rio de Janeiro - Brazil. Always following your work Dr Tala.

[latifamohammed]

Watching from Ghana Bongo district hospital NICU

[dolmang]

I started watching your videos and really like the teaching. I thoroughly enjoyed your way for explanation. Could you please give classes on fluid calculation with examples.

[drshivabhure]

Thank u mam fr covering all the basics frm nicu, waiting fr more such videos in a series pattern ...frm basics to some tough topics

[mrajpert]

Neonatology resident from Warsaw, Poland!