EEG - Electroencephalogram is completed at the bedside. It is a non-invasive procedure which provides a recording of the electrical activity of the brain. This test is interpreted by a physician to determine abnormalities in electrical activity. Staff members are available to both patients and families for counseling as well as prayer 24 hours a day, seven days a week by request. Pastoral Care can assist you in calling your own clergy, if you desire.
Staff assist with preventing deformities and relieving discomfort.
The physical therapist will assist family members and others to be involved in helping with exercises as the patient's condition permits. The dietitian evaluates the patient's nutritional needs and plans individualized diets, tube feedings and I.V. nutrition. The respiratory therapist assists with monitoring the patient's respiratory status and informs the nursing staff and the physician of any changes. Representatives from the nursing staff of NICU, NPC, Pastoral Care and Social Work will be in attendance. This is a special time set aside for families to allow them to discuss the progress of their family member and to share their feelings and anxieties with the staff, as well as ask questions.