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The Neonatal Experience, 2004.
A research paper on the relationship between Martin Heidegger's philosophy, technology, and the neonatal experience.
8,521 words (approx. 34.1 pages), 108 sources, MLA, $ 180.95
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This paper examines how the phenomenology of Martin Heidegger deals with, amongst others, some of the crucial issues of modern times; namely, technology, science, and mortality. In particular, it looks at how the neonatal experience takes place within the ambit of a technological environment and is concerned with factors that are related to the issues that such a technological environment creates in terms of a Heideggerian phenomenology. Through a literature review, it attempts review studies of the neonatal experience as it directly relates to Heideggerian phenomenology.
Outline
Introduction
Existentialism and Phenomenology in Relation to the Neonatal Experience
Heidegger: Essential Background
Science and the Neonatal Experience
The Problematics of Death
Neonatal Experience
Ethics and Morality
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"It should be borne in mind that phenomenology is defined as a mode of thought or philosophy that dissects and focuses on the meaning that exists prior to or behind events and views these events as life experiences. As such, it is more concerned with thought and feeling as components of living experience than with strict theoretical frameworks and preconceptions. This definition of phenomenology fits in very well with the Heideggerian view of contemporary thought, which he considers to have been ?enframed? into a certain mode of thought by the history of metaphysics. Heidegger?s particular phenomenological viewpoint is extremely appropriate to the investigation and analysis of the neonatal experience."
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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, 2006.
A review of the role of the neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP).
2,317 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the function of the neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP). According to the paper, neonatal refers to the six weeks directly after the birth, and therefore the role of the NNP is to care for newborns, sick and premature babies.
Outline:
Historical Background
Components of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Research Findings on the Development of the Role of NNPs
Professional Organization of NNPs
Ethical and Policy Issues
Impact of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention on the Role of NNPs
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"A recent study on the perceptions of NPNs and other nurses managing critically ill or dying infants in NICUs showed that they were comfortable with their role and involvement with the infants' family in this difficult time (Engler 2004). These NPNs perceived and placed greater weight on the family's need of them than the expectation of their peers or the administrative personnel. Those who spent more years at NICUs expressed greater capability in handling the situation, although most of them had no adequate training or preparation in bereavement or end-of-life care. Most of the respondents considered caring for the dying infant, the actual death, and cultural differences as influential or determining factors in their involvement with the infant's family. The findings, therefore, emphasized the importance of providing education and training to these nurses on bereavement or end-of-life care and cultural competence in nursing curricula (Engler)."
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Neonatal Intensive Care, 1999.
Physiological differences between pre-term & full-term newborns, in terms of nursing interventions, breast-feeding and cardiac arrest.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 47.95
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"NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE
Physiologic Differences Between Pre-Term Newborns and Full-Term Newborns
Several physiologic variations differentiate the typical pre-term newborn from the typical full-term newborn. Three such differences are described in this section (Todres & Fugate, 1996).
Poor infant weight gain is one physiologic difference between the typical pre-term newborn from the typical full-term newborn. A normal full-term newborn may lose up to 10 percent of body weight in the first few days of life, but should regain to birthweight by 10 days and follow a growth curve thereafter (Todres & Fugate, 1996). Frequently, a pre-term infant will be found to not be gaining weight adequately when checked at 10 to 14 days of age. At.."
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Article Critique on Sucrose in Neonates, 2008.
An article critique and research methods analysis for the article, "Utilizing an Oral Sucrose Solution to Minimize Neonatal Pain" by D. G. Thompson.
852 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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The paper critiques the article, "Utilizing an Oral Sucrose Solution to Minimize Neonatal Pain" by D. G. Thompson. The paper analyzes the research methods of the study and specifically discusses whether the stated object fits with the data presented. The paper then argues that the author of the article missed his primary target and should have aimed at a different conclusion.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Are the Essential Components Presented?
Is the Problem Stated with Adequate Background?
Is There Justification for the Study?
Is the Problem Research-able?
Variables
Conceptual Framework
Literature Review
Does the Literature Review Present Theories that Support/Oppose the Expected Study Results?
Does the Literature Review Conclude with a Brief Summary?
What Type of Study was Used?
Does the Research Design Fit?
Sample and Setting
Conclusion
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"This was not a double-blind study, and it would have been difficult to do so. A sham was established in previous cited studies, in which some pacifiers were dipped in water rather than sucrose solution. We do not know from the description if the neonatal nurses were aware of which pacifier was which."
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Resuscitation of Neonates at Marginal Viability, 2004.
This paper discusses the issues and policies of resuscitation of neonates at marginal viability.
2,785 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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This paper explains that the threatened birth of an extremely preterm or anomalous infant presents complex medical, social, and ethical issues for the family and the involved physicians. The author points out that cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the delivery room is a modality that presents clinicians with significant ethical issues because the decision to not resuscitate is made rapidly and most often without the advice of a bioethics committee. The author suggests the importance of facilitating change in the care of pregnant women and marginally viable infants resulting in parents developing an understanding of the risks that their newborn faces if delivered and resuscitated.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Media
Legal
Ethical
Economics
Facilitating Change
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"The current and most frequent policy on resuscitating neonates of marginal viability is from the "Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation". It suggests the non-initiation of resuscitation for newborns less than 23 weeks gestation and/or 400 grams in birth weight. It consists of resuscitating infants of 23- 24 weeks or greater unless they have a previously diagnosed lethal anomaly. Current practice is to not resuscitate infants with congenital anomalies that are incompatible with life (Bloom, 1993). The fetus of 23 weeks is considered a possible but unlikely survivor. Since there is some evidence of survival of 23 week infants, various hospitals have adopted the policy of resuscitating these fetuses. Very low birth weight (VLBW) infants that survive represent a small percentage of those delivered."
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The Heelstick Method of Testing in Neonates, 2008.
A review of a published paper titled "Longitudinal Comparison of Preterm Pain Responses to Repeated Heelsticks" by J.C.Evans et al.
902 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper comments on an article presented on the evaluation method of testing pain in neonates. The paper "Longitudinal Comparison of Preterm Pain Responses to Repeated Heelsticks" by J.C.Evans et al, concludes that babies above a certain age after conception experience pain in a way that younger, earlier babies don't.
Outline:
Introduction
Are the essential components presented?
Is the problem stated with adequate background?
Is there justification for the study?
Is the problem researchable?
Variables
Conceptual framework
Literature review
What Type of Study was used?
Does the Research Design Fit?
Sample and Setting
Conclusion
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"It was difficult to tell if the study was oriented towards the use of a specific type of heel-stick method (the QuickHeel device) or heel-sticks in general. It was clear that there had been a lot of previous study of infant pain with the old, lancet-style heel stick. The authors admitted that this can skew the results. It sounds from the paper as though the old 'slice and bleed' method caused a good deal more trauma."
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Nursing Response To Alcoholism, Neonates & Children, 1996.
Nature of alcoholism & effects of impaired mothers on offspring from nursing perspective. Typical dependent behavior, psychological & social aspects, physical & mental damage, ethnic issues, proposed nursing response. Abstract.
6,300 words (approx. 25.2 pages), 50 sources, $ 135.95
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"Problems for neonates and children arising from the use and misuse of alcohol by adults were examined. For the progeny of pregnant women, problems begin with gestational exposure to alcohol, regardless of the fact that the mother may not be abusing the substance. Heavy use of alcohol by a pregnant woman, however, exacerbates the problem for the child once born. Alcohol abuse by adults in households with children also affects adversely the lives of those children. The prevalence of drinking is highest for both females and in the 21-34 age range, which is the ..."
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Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Disease, 2008.
This paper focuses on the importance of neonatal screening for sickle cell disease.
1,458 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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The paper relates that while researchers and the medical field are very concerned about this disease, nurses, other health providers and governments, Ontario's in particular, are not aware of the nature of sickle cell disease. The paper explains the factors that prevent individuals and groups from focusing on sickle cell disease as a significant issue. The paper discusses how neonatal screening identifies people at risk and allows for preventive measures to be taken. The paper shows how this is cost-effective because it will result in high savings for the health care system later on. The paper discusses how advocacy and a major program of health promotion could promote this issue of neonatal screening.
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"In comparison with the United States, Canada is inconsistent in relation to newborn screening. Ontario especially is far behind other countries in this type of screening (Eggertson, 2005). Pediatricians, physicians, along with experts in sickle cell disease and thalessemia, are asking for a comprehensive program for newborn screening that will include the 29 treatable conditions recommended by the U.S. advisory committee. This is one area in which health professionals as a whole have failed to lobby, even though it involves primary prevention. Meanwhile researchers are struggling to find assessment tools to identify high risks for sickle cell disease. The issue here is that while researchers and the medical field are very concerned about this disease, nurses and other health providers along with the government - especially the Ontario government - are not aware of the nature of sickle cell disease."
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Reducing Hypothermia via Utilization of Transport Isolettes, 2004.
This paper is a research proposal to explore whether the utilization of transport isolettes from the delivery room to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) will reduce the incidence of hypothermia.
2,230 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper explains that, traditionally, babies admitted into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit from labor suites are hand-carried or transferred via the use of a radiant warmer without use of heating, which, despite the use of sheets, blankets, and hats to decrease heat loss, 84% of these newborn admissions proved to be hypothermic (<36.3 degrees C). The author points out that the research design will include a review of the literature on infant and neonatal hypothermia and a survey with a quasi-experimental methodology. The paper reports that the study will be conducted irrespective of gestational age for the infants examined by using a random sampling to ensure that internal and external validity can be measured.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Problem/Purpose
Hypothesis 1
Alternative Hypothesis
Significance of the Study
Preliminary Literature Review
Research Design
Limitations
Assumptions
Data Collection Methods
Sample Selection/Procedures
Data Analysis
Potential Funding Sources
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"Hypothesis 1: Utilization of transport isolette from the delivery room to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will reduce the incidence of hypothermia. The study aims to justify a statistically significant effect of P 0.05 Fisher supports utilization of this standard measure to report effect by stating ?it is convenient to draw the line at about the level at which we can say: ?Either there is something in the treatment, or a coincidence has occurred such as does not occur more than once in twenty trials???. All results, which fail to reach this level, shall not be considered. The 5% level is a practical level to conduct the research, as it should pick up the effects of scientific investigation."
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Hearing Loss and Maternal Bonding, 2008.
This paper researches neonatal hearing loss and its effects on maternal interaction and bonding.
8,753 words (approx. 35.0 pages), 26 sources, APA, $ 183.95
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The paper evaluates the effects of neonatal hearing loss on the quality of bonding with hearing parents, bonding in general, bonding of parents to special needs children, the interaction of hearing parents with the deaf infants and the psychosocial stressors on parents with special needs children. The paper reviews the procedures surrounding universal newborn hearing screening, its effectiveness and the satisfaction parents feel with currently used hearing screening processes.
Outline:
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS)
False positives
Parent-Child Interaction
Typical Mother/Child Interaction
Attachment
Parental Stress
Methods for Assessing Interaction and Bonding
Conclusions
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"Definitions are often helpful before a full literature review is undertaken. For the purposes of this study, we shall consider congenital permanent hearing loss to be defined as impairment > 40 decibels (dB) at the time of screen, relative to the threshold level. This level is considered significant in that hearing loss at this level is associated with greater than average deficit in verbal compared with non-verbal abilities up to 25 intelligence quotient (IQ) points (Yoshinaga-Itano, 1998)."
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Risk Management Issues in Nursing, 2005.
An analysis of risk management issue in nursing in neonatal units.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses risk management in the health care facility. The paper further discusses the issue of infant circumcision being performed on the wrong patient, and provides a history as to the reasons that this procedure is commonplace in America. The paper also discusses elements of a risk management plan for neonatal units, and the health care staff regaining trust between the staff and the patient.
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"Risk Management Issues in Nursing Modern health care facilities are consistently at risk of complications or medical mistakes, especially when there is a significant degree of short staffing, as well as an overcrowded patient population. In the infant unit of most hospitals that can often be the case, with very few nurses available per shift to care for the needs of newborns. Yet, when proper risk management plans are implemented in the facility medical errors can be at a minimum, and the issue of the quality of care for infants can be met relating to any procedure. David Gollaher (1994) contends that neonatal circumcision has become commonplace in the United States. Since the late 1800s the procedure has become routine in American hospitals following birth, and in this country it would appear rare for the procedure to not be performed (p. 6)."
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NRP/PALS Instructor Certificates, 2002.
An analysis of the importance of certification for instructors of PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Practitioner).
1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses why it is important for a respiratory practitioner to gain certificates as a PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) instructor, or a NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Practitioner) instructor. The paper examines why it will advance the practice of the respiratory practitioner. The paper provides a look at what each certificate means to the medical professional, and what the guidelines for each are.
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"The PALS course teaches guidelines and requirements for resuscitating a child who is in a trauma situation. These requirements include knowing the conditions of risk for cardiopulmonary arrest, the parameters that indicate cardiovascular compromise in the patient, and strategies for prevention of cardiopulmonary arrest in children. Students must demonstrate skills of establishing and maintaining an airway in children. They must also identify the effects of multitrauma in children, and know the sequence and priorities of newborn and pediatric resuscitation. Proper techniques of management and maintenance of proper alignment of the cervical spine in the patient."
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The Most Effective Pain Assessment Methods, 2008.
An analysis of the most effective pain assessment methods to use with infants as compared with the Wong-Baker Pain Scale.
1,863 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper proposes the best pain assessment method for infants in the neonatal ward of a hospital. The paper assumes that the Wong-Baker standard is the comparator, and evaluates several techniques as addressed in a number of clinical studies performed over the past few years. The paper points out that the lack of ability of nurses to consistently judge infant pain can lead to inconsistent application of anti-pain medications, and variability in the amount of pain caused to an infant during necessary procedures. The paper also explains that diagnosis generally precedes therapy in medicine. Good, consistent diagnosis of situations that cause pain can lead to novel methods to reduce that pain. The writer believes that nurses do not intend to be either inaccurate or to judge differently than their fellow nurses.
Outline:
Introduction
The Wong-Baker Pain Scale
Measuring Neonatal Pain is More Difficult
The Need for More Objective Infant Pain Measurement
PIPP: The Most Comprehensive and Complicated Method
Analysis of the PIPP for the Neonatal Ward
CRIES Method to Assess Pain
High Variability Questions Accuracy of PIPP
Conclusion
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"There was an interesting mid-level 'pain' measurement included in the Kritjansen study: movement which should not have caused pain. It was interesting to note that the PIPP score was significantly higher than the resting state, and lower than during the time that the infants should have felt pain. This suggests that the PIPP is measuring more than pain, or conversely that activities like changing diapers cause pain to the baby (probably less likely). Two other limitations of the study should be covered when evaluating PIPP as an indicator of pain: the difficulty of measuring all seven elements in a busy neonatal ward, and the variability between nurses."
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Newborns, 1995.
This paper discusses Respiratory Distress Syndrome in newborns (neonate): Physical effects, incidence, complications and treatments.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, $ 55.95
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"Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome involves a pathophysiologic deficit of pulmonary surfactant. This complex mixture of phospholipids, neutral lipids, and protein normally increases lung compliance and facilitates gas exchange. Preterm infants born with this disorder often develop life-threatening complications.
During the 1970s and 1980s, significant advances were made in neonatology. As a result, the survival of very-low-birth-weight, premature infants improved from three- to sevenfold. Unfortunately though, this success gave rise to an increase in ventilator-dependent infants suffering from severe chronic lung disease.
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) was originally referred ... "
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