The importance of continuity in the care for premature and risk infants at NICU and during follow-up
2015
Abstract
A review article dealing with the importace of continuity in the care at Neonatology department of the Charles University Hospital in Pilsen. It is an advantage to discusse the situation of their coming premature baby with parents before delivery.
After delivery mothers are encouraged to stay with their children within neonatal intensit care unit (NICU). The developmental care starts early and mothers are taught how to do it.
The long-term follow-up of children after discharge is carried out in the Centre of the developmental care within the Neonatology department. It makes connection between community pediatricians and physicians working in the hospital and non-profit organizations providing special health and educational services.