Speaker: Sue Bowles, DNP, RNC-NIC Sound is one of the most overwhelming stimuli that occurs in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Safe sound levels are vital for the healthy development of premature infants. Despite a significant body of evidence developed over the last two decades and the recommendations of numerous organizations, including the American [...]
Speakers: Sandy Conner, PT, and Sandra Carroll, OTR, CIMI What in the world do hip dysplasia and feeding have in common? Posture! Most caregivers their own techniques for swaddling or wrapping babies as a means to facilitate flexion, promote calming and ensure thermal regulation. However, swaddling techniques and theories vary across the NICU settings. This [...]