👶 Newborn Baby Sepsis Care Explained | NICU Admission & Fever Management | Nursing Lecture 🩺

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In this detailed lecture, Shahjahan Khatoon (MSc Nursing) explains the complete topic —
“Newborn Baby Diagnosis Sepsis | NICU Admission Initial Assessment & High Fever Care” in a simple Hindi–English mix for all nursing students and professionals.

This video covers the real NICU scenario where a newborn baby is diagnosed with Neonatal Sepsis, requiring urgent admission and care.
You’ll learn how nurses perform initial assessment, manage high fever, monitor vital signs, maintain aseptic technique, and educate parents — all explained step-by-step like a classroom session.

🌼 What You’ll Learn in This Video:

1️⃣ Meaning and definition of Neonatal Sepsis
2️⃣ Causes and risk factors — maternal infection, amnionitis, PROM, prematurity, and invasive procedures
3️⃣ Signs & symptoms — high fever, poor feeding, lethargy, jaundice, respiratory distress
4️⃣ Initial NICU assessment — vital signs, CBC, CRP, blood culture, maternal history
5️⃣ High fever management in newborns — temperature monitoring, cooling, medication, hydration
6️⃣ Role of male & female nurses — assessment, monitoring, education, and emotional support
7️⃣ Nursing interventions — aseptic precautions, oxygen therapy, documentation, family education
8️⃣ Important NICU rules & protocols — infection control, identification, and safety procedures

⚕️ Medical Terms Explained:

Sepsis: Life-threatening infection spreading through the blood.

Amnionitis (Chorioamnionitis): Infection of the amniotic fluid and fetal membranes during pregnancy.

CBC (Complete Blood Count): Blood test to detect infection or inflammation.

CRP (C-Reactive Protein): A lab marker indicating infection or inflammation level in the body.

PROM (Premature Rupture of Membranes): When the water bag breaks 18+ hours before delivery.

NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit): Specialized unit for critically ill newborns.

💬 Nursing Learning Points:

Early recognition of sepsis saves lives.

Always follow aseptic precautions in NICU.

Timely reporting and accurate documentation are nurse’s major responsibilities.

Family counseling and emotional support improve neonatal outcomes.

This lecture is presented by Shahjahan Khatoon, MSc Nursing, a professional nurse educator with clinical experience and passion for teaching.
Her videos are designed for B.Sc, GNM, and M.Sc Nursing students, especially those preparing for AIIMS, NORCET, RRB, ESIC, and staff nurse exams.

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