2011 Newborn Care SOP 29-11-11

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Background
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declined remarkably in recent years and Bangladesh is on track to achieve Millennium Development Goal
(MDG) 4 for a two-thirds reduction in child mortality by 2015.
Despite this encouraging trend, high rate and slow declines in neonatal mortality is one of the major concern
for child survival and challenge for sustaining progress towards achieving MDG-4. An estimated 100,000
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deaths (BDHS 2007). More than two-thirds of the neonates who die do so within 7 days of birth and half of
the them die within 24 hours of birth.
Infections, including sepsis, birth asphyxia and complications of prematurity and low birth weight are the
main causes of neonatal mortality and morbidity in Bangladesh. Lack of awareness regarding essential
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referral to appropriate facility or service provider often led to fatal outcome of the neonate.
The Government of Bangladesh (GoB) is committed to achieve the Millennium Development Goal 4 by
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Sector Programme, HPNSDP, 2011-16 as a priority objective with a goal to reduce the neonatal mortality
to 22/1000 live birth by 2015.
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health status as one of the key priority areas for policies, programming and interventions. The Ministry
of Health and Family Welfare (MOH&FW) has developed and approved the National Neonatal Health
Strategy and guidelines” in 2009 which now provides the strategic directions for neonatal health policies
and programming in Bangladesh. A National Action Plan for Neonatal Health has also been developed to
implement the National Neonatal Health Strategy through scaling up of both home/community and facility
based newborn care within the preview of health sector programme.
The new Health Sector Programme, HPNSDP (2011-16) has incorporated ambitious plan to scale up home/
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of a post-natal care visit within 2 days of delivery by a trained provider. Facility based newborn care services
will also be strengthened through establishing Special Care Newborn Unit (SCANU) in the district hospitals
and Newborn Stabilization Unit (NSU) in the Upazila Health Complexes (UHCs). MOH&FW has planned to
scale up SCANUs in 59 district hospitals and NSUs in 275 UHCs/MCWCs by 2016 for the management of
sick newborns.
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In this backdrop, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) of MOH&FW has formed a Technical
Committee on Standard Operating Procedure for Newborn Care Services was formed with representation
from GOB managers, Service Providers, Professional bodies, Clinicians and Development Partners. A draft
SOP was prepared by the technical sub-committee and was shared in a national consultation workshop on
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for the Primary and Secondary Level facilities” was then up-loaded in the web-site of DGHS to elicit public/
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(NCC-NH) and approved by the MOH&FW.
It is envisaged that this SOP will help and guide the managers and service providers in provisioning of
necessary infrastructure, equipment, logistics as well as skills required to ensure quality newborn care
services at the primary and secondary level facilities as per WHO/global standards.
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SECTION – I
Description of Newborn Care
facilities at different levels
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Description of Newborn Care facilities at different levels
Special Care Newborn Unit (SCANU)

The Special Care Newborn Unit (SCANU) is a neonatal unit in the vicinity of the labour room that provides
care to all sick newborns (except for those requiring assisted ventilation or major surgery). Details of services
provided and requirement for equipment, supplies, training and human resources are available in Part-1
Newborn Stabilization Unit (NSU)

The Neonatal Stabilization Unit is a facility within or in close vicinity of the maternity ward, where most
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Stabilization Unit in addition to a Newborn Care Corner. Details of services provided and requirement for
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Newborn Care Corner

This is a space within the delivery room where immediate care is provided to all newborns. This area is
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for training, equipment and supplies are available in Part-3
The following table summarizes the required newborn care facilities at different levels:
Table 1: Newborn care facilities at different heath care levels
Health Facility All Newborns/Newborns at Birth Sick Newborns

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protection, hygiene, identify danger prompt referral
signs)
FWC Newborn Care corner in labour rooms Prompt referral
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(First referral Unit) and in operation theatre (OT)
District Hospital Newborn care corner in labour room and Special Care Newborn
OT Unit
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Part -1
Special Care Newborn Unit
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A. Setting up of a special Care Newborn Unit (SCANU) at
District Hospital
The following principles are applicable for setting up an SCANU in a District hospital or in an equivalent
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quality health care for the newborns.
A.1 Services at the unit

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quality services and has the potential to expand in order to accommodate increased demand. The SCANU
at the district hospital is expected to provide the following services:
x Care at birth, including resuscitation of asphyxiated newborns
x Managing sick newborns (except those requiring mechanical ventilation and major surgical
intervention)
x Post-natal care
x Follow-up of high risk newborn
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In addition, the unit should also provide training to medical doctors and paramedics on newborn care.
A.2 Location and size of the unit

A.2.1 Location within the district hospital
The unit should be in a distinct area within the healthcare facility, with controlled access and environment.
x The unit should be in close proximity to the labor room
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should be available
x Transport of newborns within the hospital should be possible without using public corridors. It should
provide effective movement for staff, family, and equipment
A.2.2 Size (projected bed demand) of the Unit

As a general guide for all deliveries occurring within the health facility, three beds for every 1, 000 annual
deliveries may be dedicated to the newborn care unit. This demand is for intramural deliveries (those
occurring within the hospital). Additionally, for newborns delivered outside the hospital (extramural) and
being brought to the hospital for special care, an extra allowance of 50 per cent of the estimated beds
should be considered.
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No patient, whether intramural or extramural, should be refused admission into the unit if any bed is
available.
It is universally felt that units providing special care should have a minimum of eight beds and a maximum
of 16 beds. A unit with fewer beds become available and with more than 16 beds becomes unwieldy.
However, an on-site assessment of needs and review of available resources is advisable to determine the
size of the unit.
Consideration of factors such as availability of resources management capacity, technology and maintenance
of a minimum level clinical experience point towards a minimum capacity of 10 to 12 beds.
Part-1 A.3 Minimum space requirements

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excluding hand washing stations and columns.
The 100 sq ft per bed of space should be utilized as follows:

x Baby care area : 50 sq ft per bed
x General support and ancillary areas: 50 sq ft per bed
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The SCANU design should be driven by a systematic plan of space utilization, projected bed space demand,
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is the best design for a unit that will satisfy all requirements. The ideal design should provide constant
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A.4.1 Baby care area

The baby care area may be divided into two interconnected rooms separated by transparent observation
windows with the nurses, work place in between. This facilitates temporary closure of one section for
disinfection.
A.4.2 Space for ancillary (Supplementary) Services

Distinct support space should be provided for all clinical services that are routinely performed in the SCANU.
The ancillary area should include space for the following:
x Gowning area at the entrance
x Hand washing stations
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x A hands- free, elbow-operated hand-washing station for hand hygiene and areas for gowning and
storage of clean and soiled materials should be provided near the entrance
x The room should have self-closing devices on all exits
* A.4.2.2 Hand washing stations

Hand washing stations should be so positioned that every newborn bed is within 20 feet (6 meters). Hand
washing stations should be no closer than three feet (0.9 meters) from a newborn bed or clean supply
storage. Protocols for asepsis and hand washing are in Annexure-1.
x It should be a hands-free, elbow operated hand washing station
x Hand washing sinks should be large enough to control splashing and designed to prevent standing
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The size of a sink is also a consideration in infection control. Very deep sinks create big splashes, as
the water usually strikes form a distance. The splashed water must be considered to be contaminated
whether the sink is made of stainless steel or porcelain. Very wide (front to back) sinks cause the
hand washer to lean into the sink, again contaminating clothing. Countertops around sinks should
also be avoided as staff and parents tend to put items on them. These counters must also always
be considered to be contaminated. Space for pictorial hand washing instructions should be provided
above all sinks
x Walls adjacent to hand washing sinks should be constructed of non-porous/non-absorbent material
to prevent growth of moulds
x Space should be provided for soap and towel dispensers, and for appropriate trash receptacles
* A.4.2.3 Examination area

This should include comfortable seating and allow complete visual and acoustic privacy.
A.4.2.4 Mother’s area

Comfortable seating and privacy should be provided to allow mother to breastfeed comfortably. This area
should have communication aides/booklets in bangla, so that families can learn newborn care practices.
A.4.3 General Support space

Distinct facilities should be provided for clean and soiled utilities, medical equipment storage and unit
management services.
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A.4.3.1 Clean utility/holding area(s)
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such as diapers, linen, cover gown, charts etc. may be stored in this space. Space should also be provided
for storage of syringes, needles, intravenous infusion sets and sterile trays.
* A.4.3.2 Soiled utility/holding room

This is essential for storing used and contaminated material before its removal form the care area.
x Unless used only as a utility room, this room should contain a counter and a hands-free hand washing
station separate from any utility sinks
x Ideally the ventilation system in the soiled utility room should be engineered to have negative air
pressure with all air being exhausted to the outside; a simple exhaust fan can also improve ventilation
in the area.
x The location of the soiled utility room should be as such which will enables removal of soiled materials
without passing through the baby care area
A.4.3.3 Charting/staff work areas

Along with the provision of charting space on each bedside, an additional separate area or desk for takes,
such as compiling records, completing requisitions, etc. should be provided. Dedicated space can also be
allocated for electronic medical record keeping.
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x Newborns charts, computer terminals and hospital forms may be located in this space
x Design of the unit must anticipate use of electronic medical record devices, such as computers, so
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designed for other purpose
A.4.3.4 Linen washing/laundry area

If laundry facilities are not provided, a separate laundry room can serve the functions of laundry. Space
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aseptic cleaning process.
A.4.4 Staff support space

Space should be provided within the unit to meet the professional, personal and administrative needs of
the staff.
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discharge is of added advantage to a SCNU. This will relive the pressure on the SCANU to some extent.
However it depends on the availability of adequate space in the facility.
The additional space requirement should be about 40-50 sq ft per bed: the space can be within the SCANU
or in the vicinity or in the postnatal ward.
*A.5 Electrical and mechanical needs

Electrical and mechanical requirements of each newborn bed should be organized keeping in mind the
safety, easy access and ease of maintenance.
A.5.1 Electrical Needs

x Power supply- The unit should have 24-hours uninterrupted established power supply. Back up
power supply is a must, with one or two outlets. To ensure this, a generator with 25-50KVA capacity
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x Electrical outlet for individual beds- To handle equipment, 6-8 central voltage stabilized outlets are
required per bed: 4 of them should be of 5 amperes and another 4 of them should be of alternate
sockets for mobile bed-side X ray equipment or USG machine need to be planned
x Lighting of the unit- The unit should be well illuminated with adequate daylight. Panel of lights with cool
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illumination
A.5.2 Mechanical needs

x Floor surfaces- Floor surfaces should be easily cleanable and should minimize the growth of
microorganisms. Materials should permit cleaning without the use of chemicals. At the same time,
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preferred. Large sized tiles should be used to minimize junctions
x Walls- Ease of cleaning, durability and acoustical properties of wall surfaces must be considered.
Walls should be glaze-tiled up to a height of at least seven feet. Large sized tiles should be used to
minimize junctions
x Water Supply- The unit should have 24-hour uninterrupted running water supply. To ensure water
supply it is useful to have a separate overhead tank with a capacity of 1, 000 to 2, 000 liters
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A.6 Lighting
A.6.1 Ambient lighting

Perception of skin tones is critical in a SCANU, light sources should provide accurate skin-tone recognition.
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No direct view of the electric light source or sun shall be permitted in the newborn spaces; this does not
exclude direct procedure lighting, as described below.
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A.6.2 Procedure lighting in baby care areas

Temporary increases in illumination necessary to evaluate a baby or to perform a procedure should be
possible without increasing lighting levels for other babies in the room. Since intense light may be unpleasant
and harmful to the developing retina, every effort shout be made to prevent direct light from reaching an
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eyes from direct exposure and provide the best visual support to staff.
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lights are required.
A.6.3 Illumination of support areas

Illumination of support areas within the SCANU, including the charting area, medication preparation area,
reception desk and hand washing area should be adequate.
In locations where these functions overlap infant care areas (such as close proximity of the staff charting
area to infant beds), the design should nevertheless permit separate light sources with independent controls
so the very different needs of sleeping infants and working staff can be accommodated to the greatest
possible extent.
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* A.6.4 Day lighting

At least one source of daylight be visible from baby care areas, either from each room itself or from an
adjacent staff work area. When provided, external windows in the rooms should be glazed to minimize heat
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to minimize radiant heat loss. Placing newborns too close to external windows can cause serious problems
with radiant heat loss or gain and glare. Therefore, provision of windows in the unit requires careful planning
and design.
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*A.7 Ambient temperature and ventilation
A.7.1 Temperature
The unit should be designed to provide an air temperature of 78.8o F to 82.4o F (26-28o-C).
A.7.2 Ventilation
Ventilation in the unit should inhibit particulate matter from moving freely in the space in the space and to
minimize drafts on or near the newborn beds. General ventilation can be provided in two ways:
i) exhaust-only and ii) supply-and-exhaust. Exhaust fans pull stale air out of the unit while drawing fresh
air in through carks, windows or fresh air intakes. Exhaust-only ventilation is a good choice for units
that do not have existing ductwork to distribute heated or cooled air. Supply-and exhaust ventilation
is a good choice for units with heating or cooling ducts, as it is an inexpensive way of providing fresh
air.
A.8 Acoustic environment

The acoustic conditions of the unit should favour speech indelibility intelligibility, normal or relaxed vocal
effort, speech privacy for staff and parents, and physiological stability, uninterrupted sleep and freedom
from acoustic distraction for the newborn and the staff.
Noise-generating activities and gadgets (Such as telephone sounds, staff areas, and equipment) should be
acoustically isolated.
Note: * Must be ensured
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Figure: 1 Sample Layout/Design of (10 bed) SCANU in a district Hospital with limited space:
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Figure: 2 Electrical Drawing for 10 Bed SCANU
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Figure: 3 Sample Layout/Design of an ideal SCANU (Level II Care) at
the secondary/Tertiary level Hospital*
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B. Equipment and renewables for SCANU
B.1 Equipment
Quantity for
10 bed unit*
Installation
Mechanical
Desirable
Electrical
Essential
Training
Civil
Item
Item Description
No
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height, with trolley, drawers, O2-bottles
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2. E 4 X X X X
height, with trolley
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4. Basinet on trolley, neonatal, with mattress E 2
5. Phototherapy unit, single head, high intensity E 4 X X X
Bag and mask, penguin sucker, neonate, 250-
6. E 6 X
500ml
7. Laryngoscope set, neonate E 2 X
8. Pump, suction, portable, 220V, w/access E 2 X X X
9. Pump, suction, foot-operated E 2 X
10. Surgical instrument. suture/Set E 2
11. Syringe pump, 10, 20, 50 ml, single phase E 2 X X X
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including connecting tubes
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14. Scale, baby, electronic, 10 kg <5g> E 2 X X X
15. Pulse oxymeter, bedside, neonatal E 6 X X X
16. Apnoea monitor D
17. Stethoscope, neonate E 12
18. Sphygmomanometer, neonate, electronic E 2 X X
19. Light, examination, mobile, 220-12V E X X
Centrifuge, hematocrit, benchtop, upto 12000
20. D 1 X X X
rpm, including rotor
21. Photometer, Hb estimation D 1 X X
22. Hub cutter, syringe D 2 X
Tape, measure, vinyl-coated, 1.5m. E 6
24. Tray, kidney, stainless steel, 825ml E 8
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Quantity for
10 bed unit*
Installation
Mechanical
Desirable
Electrical
Essential
Training
Civil
Item
Item Description
No
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26. Stand, infusion, double hook, on castors E 10
27. ;5D\PRELOH D 1 X X X X
28. Glucometer E 2 X X
Neonatalie Complete, Light (Neo Natalie
29. Newborn Simulator + Bag & Mask + Penguin D 4 X
sucker)
General Equipment and supplies:
IPS 25-50 KVA E 1 X X
5RRP+HDWHU E 4 X
Computer with printer, with accessories E 1 X X X
Wall Clock E 1
Gowns for staffs and mothers E 20 X X X
20
Washable Slippers/shoe rack E X X
pairs/1
Liquid soap dispenser with Hand dryer, E 1
Ain Conditions (1.5-2 ton) E 1 X X X X X
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Washing machine E 1 X X X
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is necessary
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a. Civil implications: Equipment that has implications on the physical structure of the unit/building,
such as item that are wall or ceiling mounted
b. Mechanical implications: Items that have implications for the mechanical infrastructure, such
as items require hot/cold water supply, oxygen supply etc
c. Electrical implications: Items that have implications for the electrical installation of the unit,
such as equipment which require high/low voltage/uninterrupted electric supply
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B.2 Renewables for SCANU
Item
Item Description Essential Desirable
No
Adaptor/connector, Meconium aspirator, disposable (for suction

1. E
pump)
2. Glucostix E
Lancet, safety, sterile, single-use/PAC-200 (1.8mm) E
4. Mask, surgical, disposable, box 100 E
5. Cap, surgical, disposable, box 100 E
6. Cord clamp, disposable, set of 10 E
7. Extractor, mucus, 20ml, ster, disp E
8. Tube, suction, CH10, L50cm, ster, disp E
9. Tube, suction, CH14, L50cm, ster, disp E
10. Tube, feeding, CH05, 06, 07, 08, ster, disp E
11. Syringe, dispos, 1ml, ster/BOX-100 E
Syringe, dispos, 5ml, ster/BOX-100 E
15. Syringe, dispos, 20ml, sterile/BOX-80 E
16. Syringe, dispos, 50ml, sterile/BOX-80 E
17. 1HHGOHGLVS*[PPVWHU%2; E
18. Needle, disp, 25G(0.5x16mm), ster/BOX-100 E
19. 1HHGOHVFDOSYHLQ*VWHUGLVS E
20. Needle, scalp vein, 25G, ster, disp E
21. Cannula, 24G, 22G, ster, disp E
22. Gloves, exam, latex, medium, disp/BOX-100 E
Gloves, surg, 6, 7, ster, disp, pair E
24. Infusion set, pediatric, with chamber 100ml, ster, disp, E
25. Cotton wool, 500g, roll, non-ster E
26. Compress, gauze, 10x10cm, n/ster/PAC-100 E
27. Compress, gauze, 10x10cm, ster/PAC-5 E
28. &RQQHFWRUZD\VWRSFRFNYDOYHVWHUGLVS E
29. Disinfectant, chlorhexidine, 20% E
Disinfectant, bleach percentage E
Disinfectant, handsoap E
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Item
Item Description Essential Desirable
No
Antiseptic, betadine E
Tape, adhesive, micropore, 2.O., 2.5cmx5m E
Scalpel blade, ster, disp, no.22 box of 100 E
Blood transfusion, set D
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perspectives:
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D. Asepsis and housekeeping protocols

Maintenance of asepsis is extremely critical in newborn care units. It requires laying down of clear
housekeeping protocols and following them stringently. Details of asepsis and housekeeping protocols are
mentioned in Annexure-1.
E. Annual maintenance requirement for critical equipment

A mechanism for maintenance of critical newborn care equipment is essential to ensure effective functioning
of the medical devices, their longevity and best possible services. The maintenance starts right from the
time of installation and training of the users are critically as important as maintenance. Thus on-site user
level training should include user training, technical training and basics of the clinical application of the
device.
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malfunctions requiring on-site services of the supplier.
Annual maintenance covers both preventive maintenance and on-call corrective interventions.
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year, and includes and covers:
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The objective is to intervene immediately and repair, limiting the downtime to the minimum. Hence, it
includes and covers:
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x In case the device can not be repaired on-site and the device is to be evacuated, a similar replacement
model should be provided for the period of the repair
It is recommended that the procurement should include installation, commissioning, training and maintenance
contract for a reasonable period (not less than 2 years) as well.
Detailed instructions on use of open care radiant warmer, phototherapy units, resuscitation bags, foot
operated suction machine, electrically operated suction machine and weighing scale are provided in
Annexure 2.
F. Human Resources
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supporting staffs. There should be a designated consultant pediatrician responsible for the clinical standards
of the care of newborn babies.
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While the available manpower for SCANU will differ by level of care, the basic principles are;
x At least two dedicated staff nurses per shift are necessary for a 10-bedded unit. Thirty per cent extra
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x There should be an adequate number of doctors to be able to take a round of the newborns once in
each shift (every eight hours) and to be on call round-the-clock
x Dedicated support staff should be there to clean the unit at least once every shift and more often,
depending on the need
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x Staff Nurses :8
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Training
It is suggested that the medical and paramedical staff working in an SCANU should undergo:
x An initial skill based training on Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment (ETAT) and Sick
Newborn Care training program for 5 days in the designated training centers with provision of SCANU/
NICU and
x Hands-on training at medical college hospital or an equivalent facility with SCANU/SCABU/NICU, for
at least four weeks
G. Cost
Cost can be broken down into capital cost and recurrent cost. While the cost will vary widely due to various
factors, an indicative cost for a 10-beds unit is summarized below:
One-time establishment cost per year Average cost (TK)

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(Highly variable depending on the status of the health facility
Equipment and furniture 40, 00, 000- 60, 00, 000 50, 00, 000
Trainings ±
Sub total 58, 50, 000- 89, 00, 000
Recurring or running cost per year (does not include the salaries of staff)
Consumables Tk. 50, 000
Maintenance cost Tk. 50, 000
Sub total Tk. 1, 00, 000
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Part -2
Stabilization Unit
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A Setting up of stabilization units in the Upazila Health
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resuscitation of babies and for the care of sick newborns. Most sick newborns can be stabilised at this
level.
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A stabilisation Unit provides the following services:
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x The stabilization unit should be located in close proximity of the labour ward or OT. If space is not
available adjacent to labour ward/OT, part of the female ward may be allocated for stabilization unit
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can be kept
x Provision of hand washing and infection control should be in place
x The stabilization unit should be separated from the labor/female ward by partitions (Aluminum and
glass) to prevent cross-infection
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D Equipments and renewables required for a stabilization
unit (4-6 Bed)
Item
Item Description Quantity E D
No.
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Bag and Mask, hand-operated, neonate, 250-500ml 2 E
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5 Pump suction, foot operated 1 E
6 Thermometer, clinical, digital 10 E
7 Light examination, mobile, 220-12v 2 E
8 Stand, infusion, double hook, on castors 4 E
9 Phototherapy unit, single head, high intensity 2 E
10 Pump, suction, portable, 220V, w/access 2 E
11 Stethoscope, neonate 6 E
12 Glucometer 2 D
Tape, measure, vinyl-coated, 1.5m. 6 E
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19 Microburette E
20 Extractor, mucus, 20ml, ster, disp, Dee Lee X E
21 Tube, feeding, CH05, CH06, CH07, ster, disp X E
22 Oxygen cylinder 8F X E
Sterile Gloves X E
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25 Tube, suction, CH 10, L50 cm, ster, disp X E
26 Cotton wool, 500g, roll, non-ster, X E
27 Disinfectant, chlorhexidine 20%, savlon, betadine X E
28 Glucostix X E
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Training
Doctors and nurses posted in the stabilization unit must undergo skill-based training for 5 days on Emergency
Triage Assessment and Treatment (ETAT) and Sick Newborn Care at the designated training institute(s).
Hands-on training at medical college hospital or an equivalent facility with SCANU/NICU for at least four
weeks
F Referral services
Each unit accepting sick newborns and required to make neonatal referrals should have, or have access to,
an appropriately staffed and equipped transport service.
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The costs mentioned below are indicative and could vary widely:
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Average(does not include the salaries of staff) TK. 20, 25, 000
Recurring or running cost per year (Does notinclude the salaries of staff)
Consumables 7.±
Maintenance cost 7.
Average TK. 69, 000
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Part -3
Newborn Care Corner
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A Setting up of Newborn Care Corners in the labour room
and obstetric OT
Labour room and obstetric OT in every facility at every level are required to have appropriate facility for
providing essential care to newborns and for resuscitating those who might require it.
Thus, Newborn Care Corner refers to the space within the labour room or obstetric OT with essential
equipment and logistics for providing immediate care to all newborns.
B Services at the corner

Newborn care corner provides an acceptable environment for all infants at birth. Services provided in the
Newborn care corner include:
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but not essential
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plugging in the radiant warmer
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D Equipment and renewables required for the corner
Item Essential/
Item description Quantity
No. Desirable
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04 Pump suction, foot operated D 1
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06 Light examination, mobile, 220-120-V D 1
07 I/V Cannula 24 G, 26 G E
08 Extractor, mucus, 20ml, ster, disp, Dee Lee E
09 Towels for drying and wrapping the baby E
10 Sterile equipment for cutting and tying the cord E
11 Tube, feeding, CH07, L40cm, ster, disp E
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C-section to provide appropriate care at birth.
Training
All staff posted at the labor rooms should be trained in providing essential care at birth and basic resuscitation
(Delivery room management of newborn).
Doctors and nurses working at the labor rooms/OT should also have 5 days skill based training on Emergency
Triage Assessment and Treatment (ETAT) and Care of Sick Newborn.
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F Cost of setting up newborn care corner
The following costs are indicative and may vary widely:
One time establishment cost

Equipment and furniture Tk. 5,00,000
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Consumables Tk. 5,000
Maintenance cost Tk. 10,000
Sub Total Tk. 15,000
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Summary
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health services/facilities.
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birth to all newborns and to provide resuscitation of those who require it
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and care of most low birth weight newborns that do not require intensive care.
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have a Special Care Newborn Unit that is equipped to provide special care to most sick newborns
(except those requiring mechanical ventilation or surgical interventions)
2. There should be agreed procedures for transport of sick newborns form one level of facilities to
another
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staff and resources to meet the needs of all sick babies
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should be adhered to. Local systems for procurement, maintenance and replacement of equipment
are necessary
5. All neonatal units should comply fully with:
x Clinical guidelines
x Quality assurance
x Follow up of high risk survivors
x Monitoring service provision and access
x Training and containing education
Mothers should be encouraged to be involved in care of their sick newborns at every level. All units should
provide the environment that supports mothers to be involved in the care of their newborn.
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Annexure
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Annexure 1: Asepsis and Housekeeping Protocols
1. Basics
1.1 Basic requirements for asepsis in a baby care area

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x Put on the earmarked slippers, wash hands with soap and water for two minutes (follow six steps of
hand washing)
x Put on sterile half sleeve gown
Personnel with active infection should not be allowed entry into the baby care area.
1.2 Sterile gloves

x Always use sterile gloves for invasive procedures like sampling, starting intravenous lines, giving
intravenous injections, etc
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bleach bucket. Wash hands again with soap and water
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for re-autoclaving
x Adequate number of pairs should be prepared every day. Once can use disposable gloves, if
available
1.3 Full sleeve gowns and masks.

x Use them for all invasive procedures e.g. lumbar, puncture, blood exchange transfusion, etc
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1.4 Other basics
x Keep separate sprite and betadine swab containers, stethoscope, tape measure and thermometer
for each baby
x Change intravenous sets daily or as per set routine
x Feeding tubes as long as baby can keep
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chambers everyday and sterlise the bottles/chambers daily by dipping in 2% gluteraldehyde for 4 to
6 hours
1.5 Nursery environment

x Floor should be cleaned with diluted phenyl once in each nursing shift and when required
x No dry mopping, only wet cleaning should be done
x Clean the walls with 2% of bacillocid once in each nursing shift
x Dustbin should be washed daily with soap and water. Polythene should be changed daily or whenever
full
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2.1 Hand washing norm

x Two- MINUTES hand washing (6 steps) to be done before entering the unit.
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2.2 Steps of effective hand washing

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Back to hands
Back of hands
Fingers and knuckles
Thumbs
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Wrists and forearm up to elbow
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Once you have washed your hands, do not touch anything, e.g. hair, pen or any fomite, till you carry out
the required job.
x Keep elbows always dependent, i.e. lower than your hands
x Close the tap with elbow
x Dry hands using single-use sterile napkin or autoclaved newspaper pieces
x Discard napkin to the bin kept for the purpose. If newspaper pieces, discard in the black bucket
x Do not keep long or polished nails
Remember- Rinsing hands with alcohol is NOT A SUBSTITUTE for

proper hand washing.
Poster on hand washing should be displayed at all hand washing stations.
3. Skin preparation for venepuncture and other procedures

Skin preparation is an import part of asepsis routines. It should be performed meticulously to avoid entry of
pathogens during insertion of IV cannula, pricks or procedure. Always wear sterile gloves after two minutes
of thorough hand washing. The procedure of skin preparation is given in the box below.
Skin preparation for venepuncture
Steps
1. Wash and dry hands
2. Wear sterile gloves
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5. Swab iodine on site and allow it to dry
6. Swab again and alcohol to wipe off iodine, allow it to dry
7. Skin is now ready for puncture of prick
4. Other recommendations
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x Label the bottle with date and time of opening
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the stopper of the bottle
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x Use syrups within 1 weak of opening, write the opening date
x Antibiotics vials to be changed after 24 hours. E.g. injections Ampicillin or Cefotaxime
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Safe disposal of hospital waste

Proper disposal of hospital waste is important to keep the environment clean. The waste should be disposed
of in a proper way. All health professionals should be well conversant with their local hospital polices for
waste disposal, which may vary from place to place.
Disinfection protocols
Name of equipment Disinfection method Other considerations
Baby line, blanket, Blanket Wash and autoclave Use autoclaved linen each time
Cover
Cotton gauze Autoclave, as required Every time use autoclaved cotton
Feeding utensils (cup, spoon, Wash with soap and water
etc. before each use then boil for
10 minutes.
Swab container, injection and wash with soap and water/ Daily morning shift use separates
medicine tray autoclave swab containers for each baby.
Sets for procedures Autoclave After each use every 72 hours if
unused
Chattel forceps Autoclave Daily. Put in sterile autoclaved bottle
contain gin dry sterile cotton.
Stethoscope, measuring taps, Clean with sprite Daily.
thermometer, swabs BP cuffs,
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Incubator pulse oximeter
Laryngoscope Clean with spirit swab thorough If used for an infection baby, wash
daily and after each use with soap and water. Put the blade in
2% gluteradehyde warp in autoclaved
cover and mark date on the cover.
Oxygen hood Wash: soap & water Daily; dry with clean linen.
Face mask Clean with soap and water, Daily and after each use.
immerse in gluteradehyde
for 20 min. rinse in distilled/
running water, dry and warp
with autoclaved
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resuscitation bag and Clean with soap and water Weekly for resuscitation bag and
reservoirs, oxygen tubing, after dismantling. Immerse in reservoir. Daily for others. Use savlon
bottle and tubing of suction gluteraldehyde for 4-6 hours. for suction bottles, Change daily.
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wrap in autoclaved lined and
put a date.
Weighing machine Wipe with 2% Bacillocid Daily morning shift and when
required.
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occupied. If unoccupied, clean
with 2% Bacillocid
Color coded disposal drums/bags

The following are the different colour drums with different colour polythene for different types of waste, to
be disposed of in a different way.
a. Black drums/bags
Left-over food, fruit, feeds, vegetables, waste paper, packing material, empty boxes, bags, etc. This waste
is disposed of by routine municipal machinery.
b. Yellow drums/bags
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waste requires incineration.
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destroyer). Used sharps, blade and broken glass should be discarded in puncture proof containers before
discarding. patients IV set, BT set, Et tube, catheter, urine bag, etc. Should be cut into pieces and disposed
of in blue bag. This waste will be autoclaved to make it non-infectious. This is then shredded and disposed
of.
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Mobile newborn resuscitation table with radiant warmer
Sturdy and stable construction on 4 antistatic ball-bearing swivel castors, 2 with breaks
Two side handles facilitate positioning
Table surface: 0.75 x 0.60 m (w x l)
Side panels in transparent acryl, drop down and lockable
With 2 storage drawers, under table surface
Integrated support for two 10 L oxygen bottles
Side rails to the table surface allows for mounting of accessories
Fixed-height hood above the table integrates heating element and overhead light
Vertical column integrates controls and displays
Overhead exanimation light: 2 x 50 W halogen
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Temperature preset drives heater output in servo mode
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Sensor thermistor based and factory calibrated
Preset heater output: 0 to 100 %, in 5 % increments
Integrated timer, preset: 1 to 59 min with up/down count feature, increments 1 min
Auto-off at time elapse
Audiovisual alarm on skin temperature (+1/- 1 C of preset value) and time elapse
Large LED display shows:
Heater output preset in Watt, Mode (servo or manual), Preset skin temperature
Actual skin temperature, Air temperature, Elapsed or remaining time
Display reports system errors such: sensor malfunction, low/high temperature
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Antistatic castors, 2 with breaks
Hood integrates heating element and overhead light
Overhead light: 2 x 50W halogen spot, with dimming function
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Control unit allows air and skin temperature preset (LED indicator) and drives radiant heater output
(servo and manual)
Integrated timer: 1 to 59 min, with count-up and count-down feature
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Heater output: 0 to 100 % in increments of 5 %
Control unit: audiovisual alarms according to timer and temperature presets avoiding overheating
Display reports systems errors, sensor failure
Power requirement
220 V / 50 Hz
Power consumption
800 W
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Supplied with
1 x skin temperature probe (including connection cable)
1 x spare skin temperature probe (including connection cable)
1 x spare heating element
1 x spare set of fuses
User manual with trouble shooting guidance, in English
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Syringe pump, 10, 20, 50 ml, elec 220V

Digital and self regulating volume controlled portable syringe pump
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Suitable for all intravenous and intra-arterial infusions
Continuous volumetric delivery with syringes 10, 20 and 50 ml
Open system, suitable for different brands of syringes
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Accuracy: ca 1 % of total volume delivered
With occlusion detection and alarm
Display reports systems errors, end of infusion and built-in battery status
Audio visual alarm with silencing feature for audio alarm
Automatic switch from mains to batteries in case of power failure
Power requirements
220 V / 50 Hz or internal re-chargeable battery (autonomy approx 6 hrs, automatic recharge)
Power consumption
50 W
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Supplied with
1 x spare battery
1 x spare set of fuses
User manual with trouble shooting guidance, in English
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List of priced spare parts
Bilirubin meter
Bench top bilirubin meter
Open system, automatic
Suitable for intensive care, emergency departments or other low-volume settings in hospitals.
With auto zero and self check
With LCD display + Built-in printer
Sample volume: 1 capillary of 70 ul
Dual wavelength measurement, correcting for Hb at 550 nm
Main light source: 2,5 W tungsten lamp
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Accuracy of measurement < 5%
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Alarm indicator informs abnormalities
With built-in USB port allowing data transfer
Power requirements
220 V / 50 Hz
Power consumption
25W
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Supplied with
1 AC power cable, 1 spare lamp, 1 thermal paper roll,
1 tube with 100 capillaries, 1 bar of capillary sealing compound,
1 dust cover
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in case of power variations or power interruption.
Supplied with
Instructions for use, for preventive maintenance and troubleshooting
in English.
Neonatalie Resuscitator
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Neonatalie Suction
Bulb Suction (Penguine Suction)
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Neonatalienewborn simulator,
lightcomplexsion with standard accessories &
resuscutation care kit
Pulse oximeter, portable, w/access

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Compact portable pulse oximeter
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Auditable pulse rate
Alarms audio-visual with silencing feature
Automatic switch from mains to batteries in case of power failure
Auto-off when not in use
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invasive SpO2 monitoring of patients weighing 20 kg or more.
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term non-invasive SpO2 monitoring of all patients. The tape and foam wrap are single-patient use.
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for short-term or long-term non-invasive SpO2 monitoring of all patients, including premature infants. The
tape and foam wrap are single-patient use.
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Phototherapy unit, w/access
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Mobile freestanding height adjustable overhead phototherapy unit
Can be used in combination with a newborn and infant bed
Sturdy and stable construction on 4 antistatic ball-bearing swivel castors, 2 with breaks
Single head, surface size, approx: 470x285x90mm
Head height adjustable, approx: 1150x1600mm
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Wavelength: 400 to 550nm
Integrated electronic timer: 1 to 59 min, with automatic shut-off at time elapse
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to count the therapy hours separate from the total run hour timer
Power requirement: 220 V / 50 Hz
Power consumption, approx: 108 W
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Standard included German/English; available also French and Italian
Thermometer, max/min
Filled with mercury-alternative thermometer to measure ambient temperature
Double scale, min and max and current temperature
With reset button
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Annexure 3: Instructions for equipment and use
Radiant warmer
x Ensure that the temperature of the room is 220C
x Place the warmer away from air currents
x Clean the mattress and platform, and cover the mattress with clean linen sheet.
x When it is known beforehand that a baby is to arrive in the newborn unit, turn of the warmer at least
20 minutes prior to pre-warm the linen and mattress so that the baby does not lie on a cold surface
initially
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x If baby is in supine position place the skin probe on the right hypchondrium. when in prone position,
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an adhesive
x Ensure that the babys head is covered with cap and feet secured in socks and the baby is clothed or
covered unless it is necessary for the baby to be naked or partially undressed for observation or for
a procedure
x Place only one baby frequently while under the warmer, if possible
x Check the temperature of the warmer and of the room every hour, and adjust the temperature setting
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output is an early indicator of sickness
x Move the baby to be with the mother as soon as the baby no longer requires frequent procure and
treatment. If servo mode the heater output is <20%, it safe to shift the baby to mothers side
Servo Mode
x 6HWWHPSHUDWXUHDW0c, heater output will adjust automatically to keep baby at set temperature.
If baby temperature is below the set temperature, the heater output will increase, if baby is at set
temperature or higher the heater output will become zero
x Look for probe displacement when the baby is in servo mode. Check for and ensure proper probe
placement every hour
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Manual Mode
x Once connected to mains heater output regulated by knob on front panel. The output is displayed as
% or bars or bulbs
x Use maximum (100%output) for repaid warming of bassinet in labor room 10 minutes before delivery.
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output>80% alarm in activated within 15 or 20 minutes later there after the heater output goes to
40% if alarm is silenced the heater will kept on for another 15 to 20 minutes as per manufactures
recommendation
x For low birth weight or sick neonate adjust heater output depending on baby temperature
x Never use full (100%) heater output unsupervised
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x Use this mode only for pre-warming, during resuscitation and initial stabilization
For disinfection
x For daily cleaning of front panel use damp cloth soaked in mild detergent (soap water)
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x Bassinet, cot should be disinfected daily using soap/detergent solution or disinfection solution
Alarms on the servo radiant warmer (No alarms in manual mode)

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the electrical/electronic circuit
“Skin probe failure This alarm sounds if the Try to re-connect the sensor correctly. If this
alarm” temperature probe sensor is not does not work it requires changing.
connected properly or if it is not
functioning properly.
“Skin temperature This alarm operates in servo Change to manual mode with maximum
alarms High or mode only. It sounds when the output if baby is having low temperature
Low. patient temperature differs from and adjust the temperature to try and
the SET temperature by >0.50C QRUPDOL]HWKHEDE\¶VWHPSHUDWXUH,IEDE\LV
having fever, shift to manual mode and set
appropriate heater output. Check for signs of
infection.
Heater Failure Indicate heater is not working Change warmer, needs repair.
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Phototherapy Unit
x Protect the eyes from light using eye patches once the lights are on
x Keep baby naked with a small nappy to cover the genitalia
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x Place the baby as close to the lights as the manufactures instructions allow. Use white curtains or
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x Encourage frequent breast feeding. No need to supplement breastfeeding with any other type of feed
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x Monitor for and ensure urinary frequency 6-8 times/day
x Monitor temperature 4 hourly and weight every 24 hours
x Estimate serum bilirubin frequently q 12 hourly. Clinical or visual assessment of jaundice under lights
becomes fallacious
x Change tube lights every 6 months (or usage time >1000 hrs) whichever is earlier; or if tube ends
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Caution
x Do not use phototherapy unit under a warmer
x Ensure eye patches do not obstruct nostrils
x For babies below 2kg, preferably use phototherapy over incubator
x After switching on the unit, check if all tubes/bulbs are on
Trouble shooting
If unit is not switching on, check the following:
x Mains Socket (change to another socket)
x Fuse
x Loose contact in the plug or a damaged mains cord
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x Change starter of the lamp
x Change lamp
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unit.
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A. Part
x Valve assembly
x Patient outlet
x Air inlet
x Oxygen inlet
x Safety valve
x Body of the bag
B. Test function
x Block patient outlet or mask by palm of your hand
x Squeeze the bag
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LL With higher pressure one can open pop-off safety valve
C. Procedure
x Choose appropriate size of the bag and mask
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observe for improvement in heart rate, colour and chest movement
x Follow ate rhythm “Squeeze two three to ensure 40 to 60 breathes per minute. For prolonged bag
and mask, insert at orogastric tube and then continue bag and mask
x Do not use bag and mask for suspected diaphragmatic hernia and babies born through meconium
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D. Decontamination
i) Washing and rising- Dissemble parts
x Wash in warm water using as detergent
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ii) Disinfection/Sterilization
Except reservoir, whole bag can be boiled, autoclaved or soaked in disinfectant, clean with distilled
water or running water. Dry the valves and then reassemble.
Suction Machine (Foot operated)
Parts
x Suction catheter
x Suction tubing
x Suction bottles
Using the foot suction

1. Connect suction catheter to patient end of silicone tubing of machine
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the baby
4. Ensure that suction catheter is placed on baby mattress and tube length is not short. Use 8Fr to 10Fr
catheters for oropharyngeal suction
5. Place right foot on bellows and press down ensuring that it slides down in contact with the central
vertical metal plate. This ensures that the bellows do not tilt outwards, preventing slipping of foot
6. Foot pressure can be adjusted to ensure adequate suction pressure
7. Pinching that suction catheter end press bellows and check for suction pressure
N.B: for safety of newborn maximum suction pressure is limited to 100mm Hg, irrespective of
foot pressure.
8. In case thick mucous plug blocks the suction inlet, switch suction tubing to alternate suction inlet
provided on the rubber stopper
Cleaning/sterilization
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Wash the rubber stopper with soap and water and rinse thoroughly
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rinse and dry.
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Do’s
x Suction gently
x Maintain asepsis during the suctioning procedure
x Use only disposable suction catheters
x Check adequacy of suction pressure
Don’s
x Do not do vigorous and deep suction
x Troubleshooting
x Check for leakage in the bottle/tubing
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open the alternate suction inlet. No suction pressure will be created even if bellow is compressed
Maintenance
x Check for adequacy of suction pressure
x Change tubing, if leaky or broken
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Suction matching (Electric)
Parts
x Motor
x Vacuum gauge with precision regulator
x Suction bottles
x Suction catheter
x Suction tubing
Working
x Connect to mains
x Switch on the unit and occlude distal end to check the pressure. Ensure it dose not exceed 100cm of
water
x Take disposable suction catheter
x Connect to suction tubing
x Perform suction gently
x Switch off the suction machine
Cleaning & Disinfection

x Wash suction bottle with soap & water
x Change bottle solution every day
Do’s
x Suction gently
x Maintain asepsis during the suctioning procedure
x Use only disposable suction catheters
x Check adequacy of suction pressure
Don’ts
x Do not do vigorous and deep suction
Maintenance
x Check for adequacy of suction pressure
x Change tubing, if leaky or broken
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Weighing machine (Electronic)
Parts
x Pan or baby tray
x Weight scale display
x Machine proper
Working
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x Plug on and wait till the display panel registers zero
x Check for and adjust zero error
x Place the clan cloth/paper
x Press the knob to reset the reading to zero or else you will have to subtract the weight of the cloth
form the total weight when baby is weighed along with the sheet
x Place the baby over the cloth/paper
x Keep the baby in the middle of the weighing pan; hold the remaining tubes and lines in hand
x Detach as many tubes/equipment as possible prior to weighing. Keep the naked baby on the towel
and record the weight (subtract the weight of the cloth if the scale has no facility to reset to zero)
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x Always look for and adjust zero error
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x Do not pour water on the electronic display
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Cleaning and disinfection
x Clean with soap and water; use damp cloth to clean
x Wipe with sprit swab between patient use
Troubleshooting
x 3ODFHRQDÀDW¿UPVXUIDFH
x Check for power cord
x Check for fuse
x Calibrate using a known standard weight every two weeks
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Record keeping and reporting in SCANU/Stabilization Unit/
Newborn Corner:
All type of newborn care units (SCANU/Stabilization Unit/Newborn Corner) should have appropriate record
keeping and reporting tools. Sample of record keeping registers for SCANU/Stabilization unit and Newborn
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The following indicators need to be tracked and monitored in the SCANU/Stabilization Unit/newborn Care
Corner:
Input Indicators:
1. Number and percentage of service providers trained on ETAT and Sick Newborn Care
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4. Protocols for newborn care available and displayed in the newborn care unit
5. Number and percentage of sick newborn (by disease) admitted in the newborn care unit
Output indicators:
6. Number and percentage of newborn received essential newborn care
7. Number and percentage of sick newborn received appropriate management as per standard
protocol
8. Number and percentage of newborn with asphyxia received resuscitation as per standard protocol
9. Number and percentage of newborn with infection/sepsis received appropriate management as per
standard protocol
10. Number and percentage of newborn with low birth weight received appropriate management as per
standard protocol
11. Number and percentage of neonatal death review done
Impact indicators:
12. Case fatality rate
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14. Number and percentage of low birth weight in the facility
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Sample Format for Sick Newborn Register in the SCANU/Stabilization Unit
SL Name/ Fa- Hospital Bed # Sex In- Out- 5HDVRQIRU Weight Temp at Diagno- Management Prognosis Dis- 5HPDUNV
Moth- WKHU¶V 5HJLVWUD- born born admission in KG admis- sis Given: charge/
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Sample Format for Newborn Register in the Delivery Unit

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Moth- WKHU¶V 5HJLV- # of Weight Ther- of foun : newborn Given: 5HIHUUDO
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name and M F Live Still care giv- 2. Convulsions Healthy Sick born Care (ENC)
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dress (>60 breath/min .DQJDUR0RWKHU
on second cont) care (KMC)
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7. Movement only
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Resources and Guidelines
1. Toolkit for setting up Special Care Newborn Units, Stabilization Units and Newborn Care Corners by
National Neonatology Forum & UNICEF India
2. Bangladesh National Neonatal Health Strategy and Guidelines, 2009
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limited resources, World Health organization 2005
4. STPs by WHOCC- All India Institute of Medical Sciences. New Delhi
5. Pakistan Initiative for Mothers and Newborn (PAIMAN)-USAID, JSI
6. Philippines Protocol
7. Tricia L. Gomella, M. Doughlas Cunningham, Fabien G. Eyal. Neonatology: Management, Procedures,
On-Call Problems, Diseases, and Drugs, 6th Ed. Mc Graw Hill, 2009
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Williams & Wilkins, 2008
7H[WERRNRI1HRQDWDO5HVXVFLWDWLRQth Ed. Editor, John Kattwinkel, MD, FAAP. American Academy
of Pediatrics and American Heart Assocoation, 2006
10.Essential Newborn Nursing for Small Hospitals, 2nd Ed. Editor, Asoke Deorari, Division of Neonatology,
Department of Pediatrics, AIIMS, New Delhi, 2009
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SECTION – II
Management Protocols for
Newborn Care
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1
Types of hand washing
x Hand washing with soap and running water
x Hand washing using alcohol based hand rub
2
Norms for Hand washing
x 40-60 second hand wash with soap and water in 6 steps has to be done before entering the
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each baby. For hand rub take a cupped palm-full of alcohol based solution and follow the
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1
Preparation for Delivery
x Identify a helper and explain role
x Make an emergency plan. Be prepared to act quickly to manage problems such as asphyxia
x Prepare the environment (privacy, light, warmth)
x Prepare a place for resuscitation
x Wash hands
x Prepare and check equipment
2
Equipment and supplies
x Gloves
x Cap
x Two or more warm clothes
x Threaed/cord clamp
x Scissors
x Suction device
x Bag & mask
x Stethoscope
x Clock /timer
x Weighing scale
x Light source
3
Start Resuscitation at once if the baby is not crying/breathing or if gasping.
4
Give the 1st knot 2 cm from the abdomen, a 2nd knot 1 cm from the 1st one and the 3rd, 4
cm from the 2nd. Cut the cord 1 cm from the 2nd knot.
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Rewarm hypothermic babies
Rapidly rewarm if there is sever
hypothermia (<32°C) upto 35°C
and then gradually rewarming
Make sure neonate is warm
Give oxygen
Insert IV line and give 20 ml/kg
Normal Saline over 20 min
Proceed immediately to full
assessment and treatment
Make sure neonate is warm.
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Steps to improve ventilation if chest is not moving:
x Check the mouth, the back of the throat, and the nose for secretions, and clear as
necessary
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x Squeeze the bag harder to give a larger breath
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just below the nipple line, over the lower third of the sternum. Depress the sternum to a depth of
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Drugs: Injectable adrenaline 1:1000 soln: Mix 1ml with 9 ml of distilled water to make a 1:10,000
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Additional Drugs:
Injectable dextrose 10%: Give 2-4 ml/kg IV
Injectable naloxone 0.4mg/ml: Give 0.5ml/kg- if labouring mother received opiate within 4 hours
of delivery.
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Harmful resuscitation practices:
Slapping the baby on the back
Hanging upside down by the feet
Milking the cord
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Giving glucocorticoid injections
Blowing into the ears and nose
Stimulating the anus
Squeezing the rib cage
Heating the placenta
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Bending the legs on the abdomen
Keeping the placenta & cord attached for long time, till baby cries.
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Risk factors for Neonatal Sepsis
1. Low birth weight (<2500 grams) or prematurity
2. Febrile illness of mother with the evidence of bacterial infection during or within 2 weeks prior to
delivery.
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4. Prolonged rupture of membranes >18 hours.
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6. Prolonged labor (sum of 1st and 2nd stage of labor > 24 hrs)
7. Severe perinatal asphyxia (Apgar score <4 at 1 minute)
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Sepsis screen
Components Abnormal value
Total leukocyte count <5000/mm
Absolute neutrophil count Low counts
Immature/total neutrophil > 0.2

Micro-ESR >15 mm in 1st hour
C-reactive protein (C-RP) >10 mg/dl
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Duration of antibiotic therapy
Diagnosis Duration
Meningitis (with or without positive blood/CSF culture) 21 days
Blood culture positive but no meningitis 14 days
Culture negative, sepsis screen positive and clinical 7-10 days
course consistent with sepsis
Culture and sepsis screen negative, but clinical course 5-7 days
compatible with sepsis
Culture and sepsis screen negative, but clinical course not GD\V
compatible with sepsis. Only risk factors present
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AOP: Apnoea of Prematurity, NEC: Necrotizing Enterocolitis, MEN: Minimal Enteral Nutrition
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Stable baby
x Baby has no breathing problems
x Sucks well and stays warm
x Active
2
Sick baby
x Baby has respiratory problem(s) or is lethargic
x Unable to suck/feed or to maintain normal temperature
x Vomits every time
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Feed with expressed breast milk
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Box 1: Steps of Spoon/Cup feeding
Steps
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his or her front to catch drips of milk
2. Take a measured amount of milk in the cup
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5. Feed the infant slowly
6. Make sure that the infant has swallowed the milk already taken before giving any more
7. When the infant has had enough, he or she will close his or her mouth and will not take any
more. Do not force-feed the infant.
8. Wash the cup with soap and water and then put in boiling water for 20 minutes to sterilize
before next feed.
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Box: 2 Steps of Intra-gastric tube feeding
Steps
1. Before starting a feed, check the position of the tube
2. Take a fresh syringe (ideally a sterile syringe should be used) and remove the plunger
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5. Hold the tube with one hand, release the pinch and elevate the syringe
6. Let the milk run from the syringe through the gastric tube by gravity;
7. DO NOT force milk through the gastric tube by using the plunger
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10. Stop tube feed if the infant shows any of the following signs during feeding: breathing
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11. Cap the end of the gastric tube between feeds; if the infant is on CPAP, the tube is preferably
left open after about half an hour
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Total serum bilirubin cut offs for phototherapy or exchange transfusion
Phototherapy Exchange transfusion*

Healthy babies Babies with risk factor(s)** Healthy babies Babies with risk factors**
Day 1 Any visible jaundice 15 mg/dL(260) 10 mg/dL(220)

Day 2 15 mg/dL(260) 10 mg/dL(170) 20 mg/dL(425) 15 mg/dL(260)
Day > 3 PJG/ 15 mg/dL(250) 25 mg/dL(425) PJG/
The values are expressed in mg/dL (µmol/L)

* indicated immediately if baby exhibits any sign(s) of acute bilirubin encephalopathy or kernicterus: hypertonia,
abnormal posturing such as arching, retrocollis, opisthotonus; or convulsion, fever or high pitched cry)
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less), Temperature instability, acidosis, hypo albuminemia(<2.5gm/dl), any sick baby.
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Tips for delivering safe and effective phototherapy
x Protect the eyes with eye bandages
x Keep the baby naked with a small nappy to cover the external genitalia
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x Do not place anything over the top of the phototherapy unit. This may block air vents or light
and items may fall on the baby.
x Encourage frequent breastfeeding. Unless there is evidence of dehydration, supplementing
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x Change position supine to prone after each feed to expose the maximum surface area of
baby to phototherapy
x Keep diaper area dry and clean
x Phototherapy does not have to be continuous and can be interrupted for feeding, clinical
procedures, and to allow maternal bonding.
x Monitor temperature every 4 hours and weight every 24 hours. Giving frequent feeding will
prevent excessive weight loss and temperature from rising
x Measure serum bilirubin frequently, about every 12 hours. Visual assessment of jaundice
during phototherapy is unreliable.
x Change tube lights every 6 months (or usage time >1200 hrs) whichever is earlier; or if tube
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Criteria for referral to a higher center:
x Jaundice appearing within 24 hours
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x Indirect serum bilirubin level more than 20mg/dl in term baby and more than 15-18 mg/dl in
preterm baby.
x Prolonged neonatal jaundice i.e. jaundice persisting after 2nd week of life
x Jaundice with pale stool.
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Day 1-2: 5-10% Dextrose in aqua
Day 2 onwards: 5 -10% Dextrose in 0.225% sodium chloride
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This must be done with extreme caution because a small overdose can have serious con-
sequences.
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Measure gastric residual volume(GRV) only if abdominal girth >2 cm above baseline
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9 Weight gain
9 Tachycardia
9 Edema in lower limbs
9 Puffy eyes
9 Urine output < 1mL/kg/hr (oliguria)
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Table I: Diagnosis and treatment of shock based on history and clinical
examination
Cause History / Examination 5RGEKſEVTGCVOGPV
Blood loss Ante partum Hemorrhage Fluid bolus
Blood loss internal/external Blood transfusion
Age Day 1
Asphyxia 1HHGIRU5HVXVFLWDWLRQIRUSRRUUHVSLUDWRU\ Fluid boluses
effort at birth Vasopressor
HIE signs (refer post asphyxia)
Sepsis Predisposing factors for infection Fluid bolus
$JH'D\RU! Antibiotics
Vasopressor
Severe Loose stool, vomiting, failure to feed Fluid bolus
dehydration ,9ÀXLGV
Antibiotics
Cardiac Term baby; Normal at birth May need PGI2
$JH'D\ Arrange referral
Look for delayed femoral pulse, murmur
PPHN Meconium stained term baby Fluid bolus
$JH'D\ Oxygen
Arrange referral
* In all sick babies maintain glucose level, oxygen saturation, temperature, electrolytes (Ca, Na, K,
Mg)
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Table II: Monitoring of baby with shock
Signs At admission 1 hr 2 hr KU 4 hr
+5PW
CFT sec
Urine output
Sensorium
Core
Temperature
extremities
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Table 1. Seizures vs. Jitteriness
Seizures Jitteriness
Have both fast and slow components 5K\WKPLFPRYHPHQWVSHUVHFRQG
6ORZPRYHPHQWVMHUNVSHUVHFRQG tremors are of equal amplitude
Often associated with eye movements (tonic Not associated with eye movements and/or
GHYLDWLRQRU¿[HGVWDUHDQGRUDXWRQRPLF autonomic changes
changes (changes in heart rate)
Not provoked by stimulation Provoked by stimulation
Does not stop with restraint Stops with restraint
Neurological examination - often abnormal 1HXURORJLFDOH[DPLQDWLRQ±XVXDOO\QRUPDO
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Indications have to be individualized for each facility depending upon capabilities and
infrastructure of referring and referral facilities
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S -Sugar
T - Temperature
A - Airway
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Supplies and equipment to carry
Equipment and supplies &TWIUƀWKFU
x Source of warmth, x Fluids & feeds: x Any drug (e.g. antibiotics)
blanket the baby is receiving if a
o milk
dose is anticipated during
x 5HVXVFLWDWLRQHTXLSPHQW o gastric tubes the trip
o bag o IV infusion set x ,9ÀXLG
o appropriate sized R EXWWHUÀ\VHWRUQHRÀRQ
mask
o suction apparatus
x Syringes and needles
(various sizes and types)
o oxygen cylinder with
ÀRZPHWHU x Adhesive tape
o nasal catheter, or face x Sterile gloves
mask
x Antiseptic solution and
x Stethoscope, cotton-wool balls
thermometer
x Napkins (diapers)
x A source of light
* If the baby is able to feed and the mother is not accompanying the baby, carry expressed
breast milk.
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Special Care Newborn Unit (SCANU)

Newborn Stabilization Unit (NSU)

Newborn Care Corner

Table 1: Newborn care facilities at different heath care levels

Health Facility All Newborns/Newborns at Birth Sick Newborns

A.1 Services at the unit

A.2 Location and size of the unit

A.2.2 Size (projected bed demand) of the Unit

Part-1 A.3 Minimum space requirements

The 100 sq ft per bed of space should be utilized as follows:

A.4.1 Baby care area

A.4.2 Space for ancillary (Supplementary) Services

A.4.2.1 Gowning room

* A.4.2.2 Hand washing stations

* A.4.2.3 Examination area

A.4.2.4 Mother’s area

A.4.3 General Support space

* A.4.3.2 Soiled utility/holding room

A.4.3.3 Charting/staff work areas

A.4.3.4 Linen washing/laundry area

A.4.4 Staff support space

*A.5 Electrical and mechanical needs

A.5.1 Electrical Needs

A.5.2 Mechanical needs

A.6.1 Ambient lighting

A.6.2 Procedure lighting in baby care areas

A.6.3 Illumination of support areas

* A.6.4 Day lighting

A.8 Acoustic environment

Note: * Must be ensured

Adaptor/connector, Meconium aspirator, disposable (for suction

D. Asepsis and housekeeping protocols

E. Annual maintenance requirement for critical equipment

On-call corrective intervention

One-time establishment cost per year Average cost (TK)

B Services at a stabilisation unit

G Cost of setting up a Stabilization Unit

One time establishment Cost

B Services at the corner

One time establishment cost

Recurring or running cost per year

1.1 Basic requirements for asepsis in a baby care area

Guidelines for ENTRY in the baby care area

1.2 Sterile gloves

1.3 Full sleeve gowns and masks.

1.5 Nursery environment

2.1 Hand washing norm

2.2 Steps of effective hand washing

Remember- Rinsing hands with alcohol is NOT A SUBSTITUTE for

Poster on hand washing should be displayed at all hand washing stations.

3. Skin preparation for venepuncture and other procedures

Skin preparation for venepuncture

Safe disposal of hospital waste

Color coded disposal drums/bags

Syringe pump, 10, 20, 50 ml, elec 220V

Neonatalie complete (light)

Pulse oximeter, portable, w/access

Alarms on the servo radiant warmer (No alarms in manual mode)