Have you ever wanted to get into the mind of a neonatologist? To understand how and why we make the decisions that we do? To learn the information you need to take you from a NICU Newbie to an EXPERT? Well, now you CAN! In this channel, we will share a unique experience as it will put YOU in real-life clinical situations, like morning rounds or a code blue and other scenarios and walk you through how we care for newborns in the NICU.
I'm Dr. Fort, a double-board certified Pediatrician and Neonatologist and I created this channel to help you better care for your patients
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They aren't suffering, it's okay
Fantastic ❤❤❤❤
You're a saviour doc. NICU nurse here.. I'm having difficulty recognizing murmur, then i found your video and it helps..God bless and continue teaching. Thank you
Thanks, excellent video! I was wondering about when the vocal cords are closed...you mention to wait for when the baby takes a breath, but what if you are intubating an apneic baby, will the cords eventually open?
The video's amazing! Thank you
Only 29% of babies with Moderate and Severe HIE pass away or develop disabilities? Don't get me wrong, 29% is devastating, I just came across a lot of materials that claim much higher numbers even for Moderate HIE... Doctor, do you have an opinion? Is 29% true? My baby has HIE Moderate, I'm so scared.
Please work on and research GENE THERAPY for this condition. It can help!
This is great. Thank you
What about svt sound ?
W such a good explanation 😊
What does having PIE feel like?
I have no idea. These are babies so haven't really asked
2:36 You might want to mention that most if not all the cases are for newborns delivered through a C-Section.. about 1-2 weeks TOO EARLY, ON PURPOSE!!!!! (To avoid a natural birth)
Can you explain this please? I’m doing some research trying to make the decision.
Intubation in newborns is used in several critical situations to manage and secure the airway. These include: Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): Common in premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed and lack sufficient surfactant, leading to difficulty breathing. Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: When a newborn inhales a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid into the lungs, causing blockage and respiratory distress. Congenital Anomalies: Such as diaphragmatic hernia, tracheoesophageal fistula, or choanal atresia, which obstruct the airway or impair normal breathing. Severe Infections: Including neonatal pneumonia or sepsis, which can compromise respiratory function. Perinatal Asphyxia: When a newborn experiences a lack of oxygen before, during, or just after birth, leading to the need for immediate respiratory support. Premature Birth: Very premature infants often require intubation due to underdeveloped lungs and weak respiratory effort. Surgical Procedures: Infants needing surgery, especially those involving the airway or chest, may be intubated to ensure a secure airway during the procedure. Neuromuscular Disorders: Conditions like spinal muscular atrophy or congenital myopathies that can impair the muscles needed for breathing. In these cases, intubation helps to secure the airway and provide adequate ventilation and oxygenation to the newborn.
This is so cool, only just found your channel!
Thank you. I appreciate your kind comment. Hope you like watching some of the other videos. Let me know if I can answer anything. Take care!
I've been checking out your videos, they are super helpful please keep them coming. I need to know everything nicu! ❤️
Thank you Ms. Bianca. Glad you liked. Why do you need to know? Entering the NICU workforce?
@@thenicudoc yes!! ❤️ I worked in the NICU for a year at a level 3 but we only functioned at a level 2! I'm looking for a level 3/4 nicu job now so hopefully I'll get something soon, also working on my Nps.
imagine posting this in instagram 💀😭
How does this compare to breastfed premies?
Premature babies that have received enough maturity to breastfeed still require fortification because they are still in the process of growth and development and some of that is actually catch up.
Great
NEC is a sneaky monster. No discrimination of age or type of feed. Always be on the lookout.
Absolutely...so well said. You can have a healthy preemie ans then suddenly..BOOM... gets so sick. It's truly sad
What word did you originally say that you dubbed over wit the word "opioid," btw?
Nvm, I figured it out. I guess YT doesn't like the word "narcotics?" Lol
Some words will take down a video my friend. LOL
@thenicudoc Ik. YT is lame for that lol. But hey, keep up the vids man. 👍🏾
Qué interesante!!
Hello there... My Echo and ECG is normal, but my cardiologist still can hear my heart murmur. Is it normal, or is there anything abnormal?? Please reply
I can't diagnose on KZread, plus, I do not do adults. Sorry, but please, do seek medical help from your doctor as soon as able if concerned.
I have been diagnosed with heart murmur but my Echocardiogram and ECG is normal. What does that murmur mean by then??? Please reply 🙏
see my other comment where you asked the same question. Be safe
Sir what is the reason of convulsive disorder??
I had noticed these behaviour in my baby in 2nd month. Around 3rd month I made a video on it and consulted my pediatrician. He recognised it as convulsive disorder. He gave Gardenal syrup of 2.5ml in every night. My baby is no more doing this. Still under observation.
Convulsive disorder is usually another term for seizure. When called "disorder" it means there is an ongoing diagnosis. A seizure if what you see, a disorder is an ongoing problem. I cannot discuss direct medical care, so please do make sure you continue your evaluations from your doctor and seek second opinion if concerned. Best of luck and may your little one be safe.
Thank you so much❤❤❤
Always a pleasure
Is the heart murmur is normal
So it depends on the heart murmur, patient age, situation etc
Thanks for explaining. With your permission, I am submitting a supplementing video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gHqTtdOme825cc4.htmlsi=jvkFlNi8c1UsmMzw
Any one else want to start singing "We WIll Rock You" at @6:47 ? 🤣 Great video!
😂😂😂. Now I can't get that out of my mind! Thanks...I appreciate the comment 🙏
When your doctor is also a musician. I Had to stop myself from dancing 😂 Thank you this was Extremely helpful.
LOL... thank you. You know, there's music all around us.. even in our bodies 😂
Perfect. Thanks a lot
Thankyou, very helpful video
Can you do Dart therapy please
I'll add it to my list. I'm really behind because i had some personal issues, but hope to get back to doing more videos again. Thanks
@@thenicudoc thank you so much 💓
She is the best guest ever for any NICU talk
I completely agree. And she is even better in person!
In the nicu I work for pneumothorax they place bad lung down is that accident for pneumothorax?
No. There is a school of thought that "gravity" will help clear the pneumothorax. No real studies proving this but some units still do this.
I’m so happy she’s alive
I was wondering why you would order an amplitude rather than power. Amplitude is variable and can fluctuate given changes in lung compliance and airway resistance. I know this is an eternal debate just would love to hear your opinion.
You're not wrong. It is similar to the debate of VG vs. PC. Some swear by one vs. the other and in certain populations, it makes a difference. Bit the majority, it really doesn't make any physiological difference.
I just lost my 13 day old baby due to nec im so lost n hurt
I am so truly sorry to hear this. It is by far one of the scariest and most hated disease for neonatologists and parents alike. I pray you have some healing in time
Our baby has HIE
I'm sorry you are experiencing this. I pray things do get better
Plz she saying mom..she waking in waker. So anything sagiees medicine give me your WhatsApp number plzzz
We are giving she medicine is L_carnosine. ignicar. Syurp.is good for him. Tell me anymore. Medicine. And give me your WhatsApp number I put his Reports. She is somethings. Like Normal. Plz 🙏 🙏 🙏
Sending you support! ☀️🩵
Thank you very much for this content! My wife gave birth last week to our beautiful son, unfortunately as emergency C-Section as my wife felt that there could be something wrong with the baby in her womb (movements were less intense and less frequent). We went to the hospital during the day and they took her immediately for C-Section as they saw that there was meconium in the amniotic fluid and the vital signals of the baby were not ok. The baby was born already with an infection and was provided from the beginning oxygen to assist his breathing. They gave him antibiotics and kept him in neonatal unit. After one day there they moved him to intensive care and were observing him. He had slightly bluish spots also his hand and feet were bluish. An ultrasound showed that liver and spleen were bigger than the norm. Enzymes of the liver were high as well. during the next days all values normalized, also the size of the organs. But his CRP levels and thrombocytes levels are not constant so they have to monitor these periodically. Also an ultrasound showed some "spots" in the brain which apparently are not normal and there they've planned an MRI to be performed in 4 days still (day 12 of life of the baby) to check what it is exactly. Doctors don't give us any diagnostic yet...they think it could be some metabolic, hematological or genetic disorder but I don't understand why. They keep asking us if there is any history in our families of genetic disorders or sudden death in any of our relatives. Our son is showing all the here described symptoms and to me is clear that his condition has been caused by the aspiration of meconium affecting the oxygen supply and causing the infections he had and possibly explaining the spots they see in the brain. Day 8th: The baby is still in the intensive care and the doctors are concerned of his neurological condition as he does not act and move like a "typical" newborn. We as parents have our ups and downs because doctors are not conclusive to his conditions and we still don't know what to expect 😟...I only found out about the hypothermia therapy only 2 days ago and I'm worried that the doctors didn't applied it due to negligence. We will speak to them now specifically about it. Thank you again!!
Mothers need to drink fresh herbal teas, eat fresh reall food, no soda, no fries and jumk foods. Breast feed. No sugary and starchy foods.
So sibo in babies
Transitioning to the ICU in May. This is the best explanation I've seen. Thank you for the info. Please make more videos like this.
Thank you for that feed back. Working on some.
Im 26 years old mri has done now and this disease is shown what complications are face in future ? Plz tell me 😢
My third born suffered severe brain injury after induction of labour,never again will i go for induction, cesarian section will be my choice
I wanted to go for cesarian so badly, but everyone claimed "natural" is best for the baby. My own body nearly killed her and god knows what her life will be like. Cesarian is the best, I should've gone with my gut.
Sending support! We have a pregnancy after HIE group you may find helpful!
@@HopeforHIE We would if you let people into your groups. You rejected me twice.
What is the chance of 14 minute no O2 during birth asphyxia and when cooling is done within the 6 hr window for a full recovery? (36 wks+ 4, sluggish pupils, Apgars at birth 00& 01)
Sending support! ☀️🩵
Missed my last two intubations and I’m beating myself up for it. Ugh
This was so helpful! Thank you!!
Absolutely.. I'm so happy it helped
are you real??
I love this video and the analogy used!