title: Preparation/Dilution - Neonatal Intensive Care Drug Manual
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  Neonatal Intensive Care Drug Manual
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  bet | 404/654 | Sana | 03.01.2022 | Hajmi | 1,5 Mb. | | #14803 |
  Preparation/Dilution
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  Not Required.
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  Administration
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  1. Prophylaxis with oral drops: Shake well before withdrawing the dose. Administer after a feed (if not NBM). Use the whole dose to saturate cotton bud and paint the inside of the mouth. Alternatively, 0.5 mL can be given through the feeding tube and flushed with a bolus of air (1 mL for a 5 Fg tube, 2 mL for an 8 Fg tube). Use the other 0.5 mL to saturate a cotton bud and paint the inside of the infant’s mouth.
  2. Treatment of oral thrush with the oral drops: Use the entire dose to paint the inside of the infant’s mouth.
  3. Treatment of dermatitis: Dry the skin thoroughly and apply the cream to the affected area. Leave the skin exposed if feasible. May need to be reapplied if the cream is wiped off during skin care.
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  Monitoring
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  Not Required.
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