Nursing Guidelines
(Refer to Clinical Guidelines)
1- Admissions to the Neonatal
unit
2- Apnoea
3- Arterial line
4- Aseptic non touch technique
5- Cannulation and venupuncture
6- Blood sampling-peripheral and
6- Care of the paralysed infant
7- Chest drains
8- Cleaning and disinfection
9- Cleaning and sterilisation of
pacifiers
10- Discharge preparation
11- Exchange transfusion and
record sheet
12- Extubation
13- Gastrostomy feeding
14- Gastroschisis
15- Heel prick protocol
16- IV Therapy administration to
Infants on the Neonatal Unit
17- Monitoring newborns
18- Nasogatric/orogastric feeding
19- Oxygen therapy
20- Phototherapy
21- Replacement of gastric and
stoma losses
22- Temperature control
23- Tracheo-esophageal fistula
24- X-rays
At Gaza Neonatal Network, we take care to provide high quality services to neonates and their parents that is personalized for their unique needs.The Gaza Neonatal Network Nurses’ Group (GNNG) is an interest group for neonatal nurses, midwives, other neonatal unit staff and those working in the wider neonatal field. The group includes a representative from each neonatal unit, plus others working collaboratively. The Group’s Aims are:
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To promote best practice in neonatal nursing for the benefit of babies, their families and the neonatal staff involved in their care.
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To encourage collaboration between neonatal nurses and midwives, other professional groups and stakeholders concerned with the provision of neonatal care in Gaza.
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To share and disseminate information, updating members on developments in clinical practice via the GNN website, meetings and conferences.
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To provide sponsorship that facilitates the education and professional development of neonatal staff.
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To strengthen the voice of neonatal staff in Gaza on all matters relevant to neonatal care through participation in local consultations, projects and working groups.
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To promote research, audit and developments in neonatal care.
The Gaza Neonatal Nurses Group (GNNG)
