What is early onset neonatal sepsis?Newborn babies are at greater risk of infection as their immune system (which normally fights infection) is not fully developed. Most babies are born fit and healthy; however, some may develop an infection before, during, or shortly after birth. When a baby develops an infection in the first 72 hours of life, this is called …
Read moreAn introduction to the Trevor Mann Baby Unit and how you can help to look after your baby safely.
7th August 2018Welcome to the Trevor Mann Baby UnitWelcome to the Department of Neonatology. We know this is a worrying time for you but we will do everything we can to help you and to care for your baby. We will try to give you as much information as possible about your baby’s progress with regular updates but please feel free to …
Read moreA Brief Introduction to Trevor Mann Baby Unit (TMBU)
27th July 2018SummaryThis is a brief guide to the most important information you need on admission to TMBU. A more comprehensive booklet Welcome to TMBU is available to view online. VisitingParents and Siblings can visit at any time. Other Visitors: Visiting is from 1pm to 3pm and 5pm to 7.30pm. Visitors must be accompanied by at least 1 parent / carer and …
Read moreExtravasation
26th March 2018What is extravasation?The word extravasation refers to the leakage of fluids from a vein into the surrounding tissue. It most often occurs when a medicine is being infused into a vein through a cannula or central venous access device. What causes it?Extravasation can occur for many reasons, although more research is needed to confirm the exact causes. We know that …
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