China News Service, Changchun, April 8 (Reporter Guo Jia) Recently, after more than two months of long trials at the Second Hospital of Jilin University, all the indications of the premature infant "Little 29" finally met the discharge standards, creating a life-long journey. Miracle.
The Second Hospital of Jilin University is the treatment center for critically ill pregnant women and the treatment center for critically ill newborns in Jilin Province. More than two months ago, the hospital admitted a 45-year-old mother who was 27 weeks pregnant. The mother had umbilical cord prolapse. This condition can cause umbilical cord compression and may interrupt the "lifeline" connecting the baby to the mother at any time. Therefore, the doctor A cesarean section was performed immediately.
A nurse from the Second Hospital of Jilin University is taking care of "Little 29". Photo courtesy of the Second Hospital of Jilin University
The operation was performed by Gao Wenhui, chief resident of the neonatology department of the hospital, and his team. The cesarean section went smoothly and the mother was safe, but the newborn weighed only 1,300g and had a heart rate of only 60 beats/min. Gao Wenhui said that due to severe hypoxia in the womb, the baby boy's scrotum had turned black. He did not cry like other children, and all scoring indicators were as low as "bottom".
Faced with this situation, the medical staff provided comprehensive treatment such as tracheal intubation, respiratory support, drug support, and protective care to the baby boy, and finally restored the baby boy's heart rate to 130 beats/min. Subsequently, the baby boy was placed in an incubator for further treatment, and everyone called him "Little 29" using the number of the incubator.
Gao Yuxian, the head nurse of the neonatal department of the hospital, is a neonatal nursing expert in Jilin Province with nearly 40 years of nursing experience. She led the neonatal nursing team to provide 24-hour meticulous care. "Such a child needs a full-time nurse to sit by the bed all the time and observe his condition at any time so that he can adjust the treatment plan at any time." Gao Yuxian said.
Today, under the careful care of medical staff, "Little 29" has grown to 2,730g in weight, and all indications have met the discharge standards. In order to help the mother and child adapt to life after discharge, the neonatal department set up a family ward to allow the child to stay with his mother before being discharged.
During this period, the nursing staff will teach the mother the knowledge of feeding and nursing, so that the child can continue the correct feeding and scientific nursing methods after returning home. "Only by doing a good job in relay can we better protect the growth of children." Gao Yuxian said. (over)