When can my baby come home? Planning for discharge - 08/2019

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When can my baby come home? Planning for discharge

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Abstract

This handout for parents of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) explains the criteria that must be met before a baby is ready to leave the NICU. These criteria include the baby's health, the completion of certain tests and treatments, and parent readiness to care for the infant at home.

Author

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2014

Revision Date

08/2019

Print Abstract

General Subject

Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Infant Care

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Specific Subject/Keyword

Premature Infants

Parent Education

Languages

English

Record ID

4288