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Learn great mnemonics! How to measure NG insertion? What does ELBW stand for? How many calories in milk? Do we measure in kilos or pounds? Where should a UVC be on an Xray? What is LGA? How many milliliters in an ounce? How much milk should a baby eat in a day? How to calculate urine output? In this video we cover all the numbers, definitions, and equations you need to know off the top of your head in the neonatal intensive care unit!!

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Dr. Tala is a boardcertified neonatologist and has worked in busy level III and IV units for the past 15 years. She has won multiple teaching awards throughout her time as a neonatologist.

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**TIMESTAMPS**
00:36 General Neonatology
00:39 Term vs Preterm
3:00 Weight loss
4:00 Typical criteria for automatic NICU admission
4:46 SGA vs LGA
5:36 PMA and corrected GA
6:30 Help fill our map!
7:00 Kg to lbs / ml to cc / mls to ounces
07:51 Total fluid rate
09:33 Human milk fortifier and TPN
11:06 GIR
12:37 Urine Output
13:44 NGT / OGT insertion depth measurement
15:33 UAC / UVC insertion depth measurement

*Disclaimer*: This video is intended for educational purposes only and while
we strive to give the most accurate information, errors may occur. Subsequently,
this video should not be a replacement for medical advice.