Nurses working in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) face a tough job. Their work environment plays a huge role in how they feel about their profession. When nurses feel good about their work, they are more satisfied with their jobs. This is known as compassion satisfaction. However, when nurses experience burnout or secondary traumatic stress, it negatively affec...

Preterm infants born before 32 weeks face a challenging journey to reach full enteral feeding. This journey varies greatly depending on several factors. For instance, babies born weighing less than 1, 500 grams had a tougher time reaching full feeding. These babies were split into two groups: those with extremely low birth weight (ELBW) and those with very low birt...

The first week of life is crucial for premature babies. These infants, born before 32 weeks, face serious risks. In a recent study, over 8, 900 such babies were tracked. Almost 10% of them either died or suffered severe brain bleeds within their first week. The study looked at many factors. It found that the younger the baby, the higher the risk. Babies born smaller...

Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are filled with tiny fighters, but they face a big threat: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This resistance makes treating infections tough, especially for babies born with low birth weight or critical health issues. AMR is a silent enemy, and it's making healthcare professionals' jobs even harder. Imagine a hospital like...