Who is this for: SCBU Nurses & Midwives at HNZ Waitematā district 
Duration: 1 hour
Frequency: Once

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • safely reduce IV fluids 
  • increase oral feeds
  • safely calculate titrating IV fluids
  • manage fluids

Who is this for: SCBU Nurses, Midwives
Duration: 30 mins
Frequency: Once

The emphasis in this module is on the following

  • Newborn physiology
  • Apnoea and Hypoxia
  • Fetal Circulation and changes at birth
  • Neonatal Resuscitation

It is important that you view all of the resources for this section in order to gain an understanding of the transition process. When you have done this you will be able to access the Quick Quiz and complete this section. At the end of each video just close the window to return to your starting point.

Who is this for: SCBU, Neonatal Nurses, Midwives or Student nurses and student midwives at Health New Zealand Waitematā district 
Duration: 30 mins
Frequency: once

Did you know that 70% of the blood samples are either clotted or haemolysed and results cannot be used.

The one objective of this course is to educate those who do Micro Capillary Blood Collection for SCBU so the errors are reduced or eliminated completely.

Please take note of the correct procedure so you only have to do this procedure once for any baby.

Who is this for: SCBU Nurses, Midwives 
Duration: 1 hour
Frequency: Once

In this module we will look at the following:

  • Basic respiratory assessment
  • Normal vital signs
  • Recognition of the signs of respiratory distress

Please read the document "Assessment of the Neonate", then view the video "Respiratory distress", which will show you a baby exhibiting some of the signs of respiratory distress.  The third link takes you to a library resource entitled "Bates Visual Guide" which gives a wider overview of newborn and infant assessment.

Who is this for: SCBU Nurses, Midwives
Duration: 1 hour
Frequency: once

In this module we will talk about:

  • Preparing for an admission
  • Admission Criteria
  • Initiating a therapeutic relationship with family /whānau
  • Developing a care plan in partnership with the family /whānau

Intended audience: SCBU staff
Duration: 60 minutes
Course expert: Annette Murphy
Frequency: once

This simulation is divided into three sections.

    • Module 1: Basic resuscitation
    • Module 2: Intubation
    • Module 3: Adrenaline administration