Quality Reports - Neonatology
Average Oxygen Days - Low Birth Weight
Why we measure it - Premature infants often require help with their breathing. However, research shows the less mechanical ventilation and oxygen an infant is exposed to, the better the respiratory outcome.
What this means - Children's Hospital is able to provide all levels of respiratory support an infant might need and makes every effort to minimize the time infants are on a ventilator or oxygen whenever possible.
About the data - This data reflects the average number of days a baby received oxygen therapy at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin compared to Pediatric Hospital Information System (PHIS) peers. PHIS hospitals represent other leading freestanding pediatric hospitals.
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What we're doing to provide the best care:
- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin has the only Level 3C Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the state, the highest level acknowledged by the American Academy of Pediatrics, capable of caring for any newborn regardless of diagnosis.
- Through our Fetal Concerns Program, we can diagnose most heart defects in unborn babies and offer counseling and coordinated medical care for mother and baby. This allows families and staff time to anticipate needs and plan care, which improves the care provided at birth.
- The Froedtert & Medical College Birth Center is located inside Children's Hospital to reduce the time it takes to get a fragile newborn into surgery. Research shows outcomes improve when the delivery room and operating room are close together. This also offers families the added convenience of having mother and baby hospitalized near one another.
- We have a highly trained group of respiratory therapists who are experts in breathing-related issues and help care for critically ill newborns and children.
Patients/families:
- Be an advocate for your child. Participate in daily bedside clinical discussions, and provide any information about your child that may be helpful to staff.
- Follow medical instructions fully and carefully before and after surgery.
- Ask questions if you don't understand the plan of care or if you are not sure how to care for your child at home.
- Attend any and all follow-up appointments.
If you have questions about this data or information, e-mail us or call (414) 266-6726.
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