Neonatology

Prescribing in NICU made easy

This application provides the healthcare professional with the time critical information they need when treating an acutely unwell neonate. In a matter of seconds the application provides normal values and doses for the following:

1) Airway

• ET Tube Internal Diameter

• ET Tube Length (Oral)

• ET Tube Length (Nasal)

• LMA Size

2) Intubation Medications

• Fentanyl

• Morphine

• Diazepam

• Midazolam

• Ketamine

• Suxamethonium

• Atracurium

• Rocuronium

• Vecuronium

• Atropine

• Curosurf (Prophylaxis)

• Curosurf (Therapeutic)

3) Resuscitation

• Adrenaline

• Fluid Bolus

• 10% Dextrose

• Sodium Bicarbonate

• DC Shock

4) Umbilical Lines

• UAC

• UVC

5) Fluids

• Fluid Bolus

• Hypoglycaemia

• Maintenance Fluids

6) Infusions

• Adrenaline

• Alprostadil

• Atracurium

• Dinoprostone

• Dobutamine

• Dopamine

• Epoprostenol

• Fentanyl

• Glyceryl Trinitrate

• Insulin

• Heparin (Therapeutic)

• Midazolam

• Milrinone

• Morphine

• Noradrenaline

• Rocuronium

• Vecuronium

The easy to use interphase means the user can quickly find the information they need and make this application a real joy to use. Important design features include:

• The option to enter weight in ‘Kg’ or ‘Lb/Oz’

• The ability to provide an ‘estimated birth weight’ which has been derived from the 50th centile for age from World Health Organisation (WHO) growth charts.

This application is a must for any Paediatrician, Neonatologist or any healthcare professional who as some stage may find themselves looking after an acutely unwell neonate.