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NEWBORN CARE STABILIZATION UNIT
Setting of Stabilization Unit at First Referral Units
Annexure V A
Every first referral unit, whether or not care of sick babies is undertaken, must have
clearly established arrangements for the prompt, safe and effective resuscitation of babies
and for the care of babies till stabilized, either in the maternity ward or by safe transfer
elsewhere.
Services at the Stabilization Unit
FRUs are not intended to provide any intensive care, a newborn that has problems
identified immediately after birth, or who becomes ill subsequently, may have a
requirement for one or more of the following services. These should therefore be
available to ensure safe care of the baby prior to appropriate transfer:
• Provision of warmth
• Resuscitation
• Supportive care including oxygen,drugs,IV fluids
• Monitoring of vital signs, including blood pressure
• Breast feeding/ feeding support
• Referral Services
Configuration of the Stabilization Unit
• Stabilization unit should be located within or in close proximity of the emergency
ward where sick and low birth weight newborns and children can be cared .
• Space of approximately 40-50 sq ft per bed is needed, where 4 radiant warmers
will be kept.
• Provision of hand washing and containment of infection control
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