>
> Date:    Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:18:57 -0400
> From:    Mary Collins <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: NICU Kangaroo Care and supplemental feedings
>
>
> I have a 2 part question.  First, I am working with a NNP to revise our c=
> urrent skin:skin/kangaroo policy.  We are having trouble finding data tha=
> t supports using this with 1000gms/less infants.  If anyone has such info=
> rmation, or would like to share their hospital policy with me, we would b=
> e most grateful.
>


I'd also suggest visiting the bib site of Susan Ludington-Hoe, CNM, PhD,
FAAN and download her annotated bib
http://fpb.case.edu/KangarooCare/biblio.shtm. Do a find for 1000 (gm) when
you download the bib.



>
> Second on our revision list will be our current feeding policy in the NIC=
> U.  We are searching the literature for supporting guidelines for when/ho=
> w much to supplement premies after breastfeeding without using test weigh=
> ts all of the time.  Yes, the standard eval of feeding and infant behavio=
> r is included, but we need more black and white information and data.  If=
>  anyone has any leads, again, we would be most grateful.  Thank you all.
>
>

Have you checked out the California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative re:
Nutritional Support of the VLBW Infant (12/08)
http://www.cpqcc.org/quality_improvement/qi_toolkits/nutritional_support_of_the_vlbw_infant_rev_december_2008
?


Karen Gromada
www.karengromada.com/

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