Question 1

my preemie had necrotizing enterocolitis. what is the best bottle for her to use when she gets out of the hospital.?

Accepted Answer

Same as hospital : The type of bottle is not as important as the nipple.  Use the one your baby is familiar with in the hospital.  We don't use special bottles, liners, etc.  If you hold your baby during a feeding, no air will enter the nipple.  Use a premie nipple if your baby is using one in the hospital.  I hope your baby is doing well and soon on the way home.

Question 2

who is the best person to care for my preemie? resident, fellow, np, neonatologist?

Accepted Answer

Need the best care.: Regardless of who you see evaluating your preemie in the intensive care nursery, the plan of medical care lays in the hands of a neonatologist. He or she is ultimately responsible for the preemies as the attending physician, each unit or hospital nicu, have unique methods to render coverage 24/7, university hospitals may have residents and fellows, smaller facilities nnp's and neonatologists.

Question 3

for 4-7yo bpd ex-preemie asthma, is it common to use 0.5mg pulmicort tid? ordered when sick.i have read the insert & it says 1.0/day max. 2-10weeks?

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Depends: Your doctor is the best judge.  The dose needed depends on the response and the severity of the disease. The package insert is merely a guideline.

Question 4

what is the best bottle for a premature baby who suffered necrotizing entercolitis?

Accepted Answer

Same as hospital : The type of bottle is not as important as the nipple.  Use the one your baby is familiar with in the hospital.  We don't use special bottles, liners, etc.  If you hold your baby during a feeding, no air will enter the nipple.  Use a premie nipple if your baby is using one in the hospital.  I hope your baby is doing well and soon on the way home.

Question 5

what does "preemie" mean?

Accepted Answer

A baby born early: Any baby born before 37 weeks is considered a "preemie" or premature baby.  There is a huge range in how well preemies do, however, depending on how early they are.

Question 6

how does a preemie get nec?

Accepted Answer

NEC: Although the exact etiology of necrotizing enterocolitis (nec) remains unknown, research suggests multiple factors - inefficient blood circulation; infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, and fungi; immaturity and dysfunction of the immune system. Regardless of the triggering mechanisms, the resultant outcome is significant inflammation of the intestinal tissues.

Question 7

what is a preemie step-down unit?

Accepted Answer

Less intervention: It means your baby is doing much better and requires less care. Maybe just needs to feed and grow.

Question 8

how does that advice change with a preemie?

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Question 9

what do i need to know about bring a preemie home?

Accepted Answer

Avoid sick kids!: One of the most important things in caring for a premie is to be sure he/she is avoiding exposure to other sick children who can transmit illness. Premies are more susceptible to illnesses (especially respiratory infections) than term babies. Also, premies may be a bit slower to achieve the age-expected developmental milestones, so be in contact with your doctor to make sure things are on track.

Question 10

how do i know if my preemie is developing correctly?

Accepted Answer

Modified scale: Motor development is the most common gauge we use for infant development.Charts used to assess motor skills are based on babies born at term.In premi's we adjust the expectations by how many weeks they were early. For example, tripod sitting for a few seconds is expected in term infants by 6m or 6m+wks premi for premi's.By 18-24m they seem to catch up. They should check this at ur checkups.

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My preemie had necrotizing enterocolitis. what is the best bottle for her to use when she gets out of the hospital.?

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Who is the best person to care for my preemie? resident, fellow, np, neonatologist?

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For 4-7yo bpd ex-preemie asthma, is it common to use 0.5mg pulmicort tid? ordered when sick.i have read the insert & it says 1.0/day max. 2-10weeks?

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What is the best bottle for a premature baby who suffered necrotizing entercolitis?

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What does "preemie" mean?

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What is a preemie step-down unit?

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How does that advice change with a preemie?

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