NICU Series Part 2: Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Premature Neonates

Have you ever stopped to marvel at how some of our littlest patients have the biggest hearts? Having just entered the world and without a clue about what’s going on, they so often fight, Fight, FIGHT for life! Total miracles. Even so, sometimes those big little hearts just don’t quite mature the way they need to, so we have to give them a little extra help. Let tl;dr give you the scoop on how a couple of common adult medications can be put to unusual uses for the neonatal heart.

Clinical, Pharmacy School, Practice, ResidencyStephanie KujawskiJuly 31, 2023NICU pharmacology, neonatal ICU patent ductus arteriosus PDA, ibuprofen indomethacin neonates, NSAIDs in neonates, NSAIDs neonates PDA, cardiac issues in neonates NICU pharmacy, premature baby PDA NSAIDs COX inhibitors

NICU Series Part 1: Respiratory Issues in Premature Neonates

After a bit of a break from the world of pediatrics, tl;dr is diving back in! And we’re diving not just into general pediatrics but the specialty world of neonates. (We don’t play around here. Go big or go home, right?). So come with us for the start of our first ever NICU mini-series with a post on respiratory issues in the smallest of our precious gifts.

Clinical, Pharmacy School, Practice, ResidencyStephanie KujawskiJune 19, 2023NICU pharmacology, medications used for neonates, neonatal ICU respiratory issues, NICU babies apnea, NICU babies BPD CLD, NICU caffeine citrate Cafcit