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Chapter 38: Continuing Care of the Infant After Transfer From Neonatal Intensive Care
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Published:January 2020
Deborah E. Campbell, MD, FAAP, 2020. "Continuing Care of the Infant After Transfer From Neonatal Intensive Care", Neonatology for Primary Care, Deborah E. Campbell, MD, FAAP
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The scope of continuing or convalescent hospital care for the infant returned to a community hospital after neonatal intensive care (ie, back transfer) varies based on the child’s underlying medical problems and ongoing health needs. In addition to maintaining bed availability within regional or tertiary neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), an important aspect of care for the infant who is back transferred is to foster the parent-infant relationship and bonding. It is well known that the separation imposed by the need to transport a sick newborn—often long distances—for tertiary care creates tremendous hardships for families. Parents’ active involvement in...
