As the world goes through the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, the Iowa Neonatal Quality Collaborative has developed this page to assist our healthcare colleagues. As the dynamics and knowledge about the disease, testing, and supplies are being updated regularly, we are committed to trying to give you the latest information. Be well and be safe.
General Information
AAP: Frequently asked questions on Management of Infants Born to Mothers with Suspected/Confirmed COVID-19 (updated 11/10/22)
faqs-management-of-infants-born-to-covid-19-mothers
AAP: Frequently asked questions on Management of Infants Born to Mothers with Suspected/Confirmed COVID-19 (updated 11/10/22)
faqs-management-of-infants-born-to-covid-19-mothers
UIHC COVID guidelines for newborns
| covid-19_uihc_nicu_guidelines_august_18_2021[24].pdf |
| uihc_covid-19_nicu_parent_or_infant_positive_or_screened_positive_080320.pdf |
| uihc_covid-19_well_newborn_nursery_guidelines_-_april_14[4].pdf |
AJOP -Neonatal Resuscitation and Postresuscitation Care of Infants Born to Mothers with Suspected or Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Infection
www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/s-0040-1709688#N69412
www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/s-0040-1709688#N69412
All Inclusive - National Institute for Children's Health Quality
link.nichq.org/nnpqc-covid-19
link.nichq.org/nnpqc-covid-19
AJOG MFM Labor and Delivery Guidance for COVID-19
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589933320300409
Testing
AAP recommendations (updated 11/10/22)
services.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/faqs-management-of-infants-born-to-covid-19-mothers/
AAP recommendations (updated 11/10/22)
services.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/faqs-management-of-infants-born-to-covid-19-mothers/
Iowa Department of Public Health
idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/7/COVID%2019%20Testing%20Framework%203_19_20.pdf
idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/7/COVID%2019%20Testing%20Framework%203_19_20.pdf
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
CDC Donning and Doffing sequence
www.cdc.gov/hai/pdfs/ppe/ppe-sequence.pdf
CDC Donning and Doffing sequence
www.cdc.gov/hai/pdfs/ppe/ppe-sequence.pdf
CDC recommendations for extended use and limited reuse of N95s
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hcwcontrols/recommendedguidanceextuse.html#risksextended
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hcwcontrols/recommendedguidanceextuse.html#risksextended
Homemade masks -Olson Mask
| olsonmask_wpattern_updated.pdf |
| guidance_for_making_olson_mask.pdf |
Filters for resuscitation bags and ventilators
| uihc_filters_ambu_bags_ventilators.docx |
Breastfeeding and COVID-19
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/care-for-breastfeeding-women.html
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/care-for-breastfeeding-women.html
Breast milk containers
| uihc_disinfect_breast_milk_containers_and_bring_to_hospital__v2-ac__-_mw[4].pdf |
| uihc_covid-19_disinfect_breastmilk_containers__v1-ac__mw[2].pdf |
IDPH Isolation Guidance for Essential Services Personnel
idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/7/432020UpdatedIsolation%20guidance%20for%20Iowa%20essential%20services%20personnel.pdf
idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/7/432020UpdatedIsolation%20guidance%20for%20Iowa%20essential%20services%20personnel.pdf
Webinars
Preparing your Perinatal Units to Respond to COVID-19: Practical Recommendations from a Frontline Hospital. (Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, 3/24/20)
caperinatalprograms.org/
Preparing your Perinatal Units to Respond to COVID-19: Practical Recommendations from a Frontline Hospital. (Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, 3/24/20)
caperinatalprograms.org/
UIHC Pediatric Grand Rounds-Inpatient Pediatric Management in the COVID-19 Era
April 17th, 2020
Link to the Zoom webinar (see below):
uicapture.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=82c46a2d-2bab-4385-a08d-aba0013d8d9a
April 17th, 2020
Link to the Zoom webinar (see below):
uicapture.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=82c46a2d-2bab-4385-a08d-aba0013d8d9a
| uihc_nicu_covid-19_handout_for_parents[4].pdf |
| uihc_covid-19_and_keeping_your_baby_safe_after_delivery_-_april_14[4].pdf |