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St. Luke’s Neonatology Guidelines, Algorithms, Pathways, and References

FEN

Breast and Bottle Feeding Algorithm

BBFA Cliff's Notes

DC Nutrition Needs & Fortifier Options

DHM Chart

Dopamine Compatibility w Lipids & PN

EBM28HMF Recipe Ordering and Considerations

ELBW Hyperglycemia Mgmt with SQ Insulin

ELBW Insulin Drip Algorithm

Formula Types, Brands, and Alternatives

GER Guidelines

Nurse Feeding Tolerance Assessment

Refeeding Syndrome Mgmt

Small Baby FEN Guidelines

Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation Guidelines

Zinc Supplementation Guidelines

GI/Hepatic

Distal Mucous Fistula Refeeding AKA Bridgefeeding

Mucomyst Protocol for Meconium Ileus

NPO Guidelines Preoperatively

Short Bowel Mgmt

Respiratory

BPD Chronic Care Guidelines

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Guidelines

CPAP-BPD Pathway

Critical Airway Card

EtCO2 Education

HFJV Bunnell Pocket Guide

HFJV Bunnell Quick Reference Guide

HFJV High-MAP Startup Settings

High Altitude Recs, Elevations, and Map of Idaho Cities

Initial Ventilator & Early Extubation Guideline (25-27 wks)

Initial Ventilator & Extubation Guideline (22-24 wks)

Intubation/Extubation Criteria

NAVA Setup & Troubleshooting Guide

NICHD BPD Calculator for Steroid Use

NIPPV Pathway > or = 28wks

NIPPV Pathway < 28wks

Pigtail Chest Tube Comparison and Placement Demo

Surfactant Delivery Guidelines

Trach Care Tips

Vitamin A for CLDz Prevention

Cardiovascular

Adenosine Administration SPL

CHDz Genetic Eval Protocol

ELBW Hypotension Treatment Algorithm

Neonatal Hypertension Guidelines

PDA Management Algorithm

SNP Microarray Parent Handout

Neuro

HUS Guidelines for Routine IVH-PVL Screening

Therapeutic Hypothermia Pathway

Therapeutic Hypothermia Lab Recs

Therapeutic Hypothermia Taskforce Guidelines

Drug Screening Recommendations

Pain-Agitation Mgmt Algo for Intubated Pts

Post-Op Pain Guidelines

NAS/NOWS Treatment Initiation Pathway

NAS/NOWS Treatment Weaning Pathway

N-PASS

Peds NeuroSurg Pearls for Primary Care

Prophylactic Ibuprofen for IVH Prevention

WAT-1 Information

ID

Empiric Abx Algo for Sepsis

Fungal Prophylaxis Guidelines

DEFEND the Line

Sepsis Risk Calc Instructions

TORCH Workup

Management of the CMV+ Infant

Disease Precautions and Isolation

Mother Baby Isolation Precautions

NICU Isolation Procedure

NICU Outbreak & Patient Placement Protocol

Perinatal Infectious Disease Screening

Heme

Delayed Cord Clamping Eligibility Criteria

Directed, Autologous, & Vacc Specific Txfusions

ESA & Fe Guidelines

Fibrinogen Concentrate Info

Iron Dextran IV Piggyback for Neo

NICU Blood Product Transfusion Guidelines

NICU Transfusion Ordering Instructions

RET-He Algorithm

SBG Lab Draw Recs & Phleb Losses

Unborn Baby or Emergent Blood in Del Room

Endocrine & Metabolic

Osteopenia Monitoring Algorithm

Thyroid Screening Mgmt Algo

Immunization & DC Planning

CDC Vaccine Information Statement

Hearing Screen Risk Monitoring

Hep B Dosing Recs

Immunization Schedule 2025

Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) AAP Recs

Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) AAP FAQ

Nirsevimab Immunization Info Statement

Preparing for Questions About Vaccines

Synagis AAP Guidelines for RSV

Talking to Parents About Vaccines

Thimerosal and Vaccines - CDC

Vaccine Excipient Summary

Vaccines and Your Baby Booklet

Ophthalmology

Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening

STOP-ROP FiO2 Conversion Tables

Developmental

GMA Pearls

NICU Follow Up Referral Criteria

Genitourinary

Eval and Mgmt of Pre & Postnatal UTD

Inguinal Hernia Discharge Prep per PSurg

Musculoskeletal & Skin/Thermoreg

Dev Dysplasia of the Hip Algorithm

Diaper Dermatitis Prevention & Treatment

Neonatal Skin Assessment

Genetics

22q11.2 Deletion Clinical Mgmt Recs

Moribund Care Panel Lab Reference

Trisomy 21 AAP Clinical Report

Miscellaneous Resources

Admitting Guidelines

Back Transport Flow Diagram

Billing Codes and Critical Level Criteria

Coding Rules and Controversies in NICU

Infusion Chart

LD-NICU Activation Scenarios

Maternal Consult Outpt Documentation

NICU-OB Capacity Definitions

Periviability Counseling

SL NICU Level of Care

SL Children's Hospital Surge Plan

St. Al's MFM Delivery Guidelines

Y-Site Compatibility for Meds & TPN/IL

AAP Guidelines for RSV Prophylaxis

Procedure Resources

'Bard' Pigtail Chest Tube Placement

'Footprint' PICC Instructions for Use

NICU Pre & Post-op Huddle Forms

Breast and Bottle Feeding Algorithm

BBFA Cliff’s Notes

DC Nutrition Needs & Fortifier Options

DHM Chart

Dopamine Compatibility w Lipids & PN

EBM28HMF Recipe Ordering and Considerations

ELBW Hyperglycemia Mgmt with SQ Insulin

ELBW Insulin Drip Algorithm

Formula Types, Brands, and Alternatives

GER Guidelines

Nurse Feeding Tolerance Assessment

Refeeding Syndrome Mgmt

Small Baby FEN Guidelines

Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation Guidelines

Zinc Supplementation Guidelines

Distal Mucous Fistula Refeeding AKA Bridgefeeding

Mucomyst Protocol for Meconium Ileus

NPO Guidelines Preoperatively

Short Bowel Mgmt

BPD Chronic Care Guidelines

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Guidelines

CPAP-BPD Pathway

Critical Airway Card

EtCO2 Education

HFJV Bunnell Pocket Guide

HFJV Bunnell Quick Reference Guide

HFJV High-MAP Startup Settings

High Altitude Recs, Elevations, and Map of Idaho Cities

Initial Ventilator & Early Extubation Guideline (25-27 wks)

Initial Ventilator & Extubation Guideline (22-24 wks)

Intubation/Extubation Criteria

NAVA Setup & Troubleshooting Guide

NICHD BPD Calculator for Steroid Use

NIPPV Pathway > or = 28wks

NIPPV Pathway < 28wks

Pigtail Chest Tube Comparison and Placement Demo

Surfactant Delivery Guidelines

Trach Care Tips

Vitamin A for CLDz Prevention

Adenosine Administration SPL

CHDz Genetic Eval Protocol

ELBW Hypotension Treatment Algorithm

Neonatal Hypertension Guidelines

PDA Management Algorithm

SNP Microarray Parent Handout

HUS Guidelines for Routine IVH-PVL Screening

Therapeutic Hypothermia Pathway

Therapeutic Hypothermia Lab Recs

Therapeutic Hypothermia Taskforce Guidelines

Drug Screening Recommendations

Pain-Agitation Mgmt Algo for Intubated Pts

Post-Op Pain Guidelines

NAS/NOWS Treatment Initiation Pathway

NAS/NOWS Treatment Weaning Pathway

N-PASS

Peds NeuroSurg Pearls for Primary Care

Prophylactic Ibuprofen for IVH Prevention

WAT-1 Information

Empiric Abx Algo for Sepsis

Fungal Prophylaxis Guidelines

DEFEND the Line

Sepsis Risk Calc Instructions

TORCH Workup

Management of the CMV+ Infant

Disease Precautions and Isolation

Mother Baby Isolation Precautions

NICU Isolation Procedure

NICU Outbreak & Patient Placement Protocol

Perinatal Infectious Disease Screening

Delayed Cord Clamping Eligibility Criteria

Directed, Autologous, & Vacc Specific Txfusions

ESA & Fe Guidelines

Fibrinogen Concentrate Info

Iron Dextran IV Piggyback for Neo

NICU Blood Product Transfusion Guidelines

NICU Transfusion Ordering Instructions

RET-He Algorithm

SBG Lab Draw Recs & Phleb Losses

Unborn Baby or Emergent Blood in Del Room

Osteopenia Monitoring Algorithm

Thyroid Screening Mgmt Algo

CDC Vaccine Information Statement

Hearing Screen Risk Monitoring

Hep B Dosing Recs

Immunization Schedule 2025

Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) AAP Recs

Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) AAP FAQ

Nirsevimab Immunization Info Statement

Preparing for Questions About Vaccines

Synagis AAP Guidelines for RSV

Talking to Parents About Vaccines

Thimerosal and Vaccines – CDC

Vaccine Excipient Summary

Vaccines and Your Baby Booklet

Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening

STOP-ROP FiO2 Conversion Tables

GMA Pearls

NICU Follow Up Referral Criteria

Eval and Mgmt of Pre & Postnatal UTD

Inguinal Hernia Discharge Prep per PSurg

Dev Dysplasia of the Hip Algorithm

Diaper Dermatitis Prevention & Treatment

Neonatal Skin Assessment

22q11.2 Deletion Clinical Mgmt Recs

Moribund Care Panel Lab Reference

Trisomy 21 AAP Clinical Report

Admitting Guidelines

Back Transport Flow Diagram

Billing Codes and Critical Level Criteria

Coding Rules and Controversies in NICU

Infusion Chart

LD-NICU Activation Scenarios

Maternal Consult Outpatient Documentation

NICU-OB Capacity Definitions

Periviability Counseling

SL NICU Level of Care

SL Children’s Hospital Surge Plan

St. Al’s MFM Delivery Guidelines

Y-Site Compatibility for Meds & TPN/IL

‘Bard’ Pigtail Chest Tube Placement

‘Footprint’ PICC Instructions for Use

NICU Pre & Post-op Huddle Forms

St. Luke’s Neonatology Small Baby Checklists

1st 24 Hours

updated 3/25/21

1st Week

updated 3/25/21

1st Month

updated 3/25/21

Chronic Care

updated 3/25/21

St. Luke’s Neonatology Small Baby Guidelines - Full Document

Small Baby Guidelines

VERSION 2021

updated 5/8/21

11-16-23: SBG PRESENTLY UNDER REVISION, NOTE THAT SOME ITEMS WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT MAY NOT BE AS UP-TO-DATE AS INDIVIDUAL LINKS AVAILABLE BELOW

Helpful Links

AAP Hyperbilirubinemia Clinical Practice Guidelines - Sept 2022

COVID-19 Vaccine Update for 2024-25 Respiratory Virus Season

HIE Calculator - CPQCC

GER Manuscript - Nationwide Children's Hospital

Neonatal Early Onset Sepsis Calculator - Kaiser Permanente

NICHD Neonatal BPD Outcome Estimator (2022)

NICHD Extremely Preterm Birth Outcomes Tool

Precedex in Neonates - J Perinatology 2022

RSV Immunization Update for 2024-25 Respiratory Virus Season

VON Extremely Preterm Birth Outcomes Tool

Residency Resources & Education


NICU Rotation Logistics

NICU Infection Prevention Strategies

NICU Rotation Learning Plan 2024-25

NICU R1 Goals & Objectives

PRI Team Structure - Mar-Jun 2025


Newborn & Neonatology Basics

Hypoglycemia

Fluids, Electrolytes, & Nutrition

Radiology Basic Concepts

Neonatal X-Ray Interpretation Videos

Late Preterm Infants

Respiratory Disease Differential Diagnosis

Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

Neonatal Sepsis

Trisomy 21

Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome

Kratum Education Summary

Neonatology Case Studies

STABLE Gestational Age Assessment of Newborn

STABLE Physical Assessment


Advanced Presentations

Abdominal Wall Defects - Neonatology Review

Birth Trauma - Snyder

Congenital Heart Disease - O'Riordan

Fetal Growth Restriction - Kirk

How To Prepare and Present a Lecture - Mantzor

Kidney & Urinary System - Crichton

MedEd On The Go - Website

Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing - Stenhouse

Previable PPROM - O'Riordan

Respiratory Diseases of the Newborn - VanLooy


Recommended Reading - Peds in Review

A Newborn Without a Respiratory Drive - Blake 2022

Birth Injuries in Neonates - Akangire 2016

Congenital Anomalies of the Kidneys, Collecting System, Bladder, & Urethra - Janjua 2019

Disorders of Sex Development - Diaz 2021

Dysmorphology - Kim 2019

Early-Onset Sepsis in Newborns - Steinberg 2023

Effect of Maternal Substance Abuse on the Fetus, Neonate, & Child - Bailey 2018

Inborn Errors of Metabolism - Becoming Ready for Rare - Vergano 2022

Interpretation of Oxygen Saturation in CHD Fact & Fallacy - Olsen 2022

Neonatal Hypoglycemia - Thompson-Branch 2017

Respiratory Distress in the Newborn - Reuter 2014

SGA and VLBW Infants - Outcomes and Care - Jackson 2018

Ventral Abdominal Wall Defects - Mansfeld 2019

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