Anderson Nicole, Narvey Michael
Canadian Paediatric Society, Fetus and Newborn Committee, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Paediatr Child Health. 2022 May 17;27(2):129-130. doi: 10.1093/pch/pxac001. eCollection 2022 May.
"When will my baby come home?" is one of the most common questions asked by parents of preterm infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). While the hospital course varies based on the gestational age at birth and the attainment of "physiological maturity," the aim of this statement is to provide guidance for the safe discharge of infants born before 37 weeks. The discharge process should start at the time of admission to NICU, and with a plan for assessing physiological markers including thermoregulation, control of breathing, respiratory stability, and adequate weight gain as an indication of feeding skills. Importantly, the infant's family unit is a crucial part of the care team and their involvement in the NICU will promote confidence, decrease anxiety, increase resilience, and help ensure a safe discharge environment.
“我的宝宝什么时候能回家？”是入住新生儿重症监护病房（NICU）的早产儿父母最常问的问题之一。虽然住院过程因出生时的孕周和“生理成熟度”的达成情况而异，但本声明的目的是为37周前出生的婴儿安全出院提供指导。出院过程应在入住NICU时就开始，并制定评估生理指标的计划，包括体温调节、呼吸控制、呼吸稳定性以及足够的体重增加以表明喂养技能。重要的是，婴儿的家庭单元是护理团队的关键部分，他们参与NICU护理将增强信心、减轻焦虑、提高恢复力，并有助于确保安全的出院环境。
