Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Evacuation Guidelines: A Guide to Assist NICU Professionals and Emergency Planners in Their Planning and Preparations for Evacuations
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This document provides guidelines for evacuating a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) during emergencies. It describes planning steps, staff roles, and necessary equipment to ensure the safe transfer of fragile infants. The guide emphasizes communication, training, and coordination with other hospitals. It includes lessons learned from past disasters like Hurricane Katrina to improve preparedness. The text also highlights the importance of having backup power sources and maintaining patient records during an evacuation. Additionally, it offers checklists for supplies and suggests practicing drills regularly to enhance readiness in case of an emergency evacuation situation.
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