Post by @nicueducator.lisa

Everything in the NICU feels so big and scary and fragile to a parent. Central lines are not an exception to this. They can look intimidating when you first see them, but they are often an important part of NICU care. Here are a few things I would want parents to know: 1️⃣ You can still hold, touch, comfort, and participate in your baby’s care. We may just need to help you position the tubing safely. 2️⃣ Hand hygiene really matters. Cleaning your hands before touching your baby is one of the simplest ways you can help protect them. And trying not to touch your phone 🙃. 3️⃣ You are allowed to speak up. If the dressing looks loose, wet, lifted, or different, tell us. If tubing looks disconnected or something does not look right, say something. You are not responsible for managing the central line. But you are absolutely part of your baby’s safety team. #creatorsearchinsights #nurseeducator #nicu #nicueducation #fyp