Publications by authors named "Susan Sieg"
Article Synopsis
- Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is being increasingly utilized in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to aid in diagnosing life-threatening emergencies, particularly in critically deteriorating infants.
- New protocols like SAFE-R and CNP provide detailed steps for identifying reversible causes of cardiorespiratory collapse, including the concept of pseudo-PEA—where cardiac motion exists but does not create a detectable pulse.
- The article reviews adult literature on pseudo-PEA to improve neonatal resuscitation strategies and calls for better integration of POCUS in these emergency protocols to enhance outcomes for infants.
Background: Palliative care is an integral element of care provision in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Healthcare providers working in NICUs are likely to provide palliative care at some point in their career.
Purpose: This article examines what neonatal palliative care entails, how parents perceive healthcare providers' actions, what they potentially need at the end of their infant's life, and what bereavement interventions are most supportive for parents.