NASAL CANNULA
Light, flexible tube used to give supplemental oxygen to a child. Oxygen flows through two prongs extending into the nostrils.
NASOGASTRIC TUBE(NG Tube)
Narrow, flexible tube inserted through the nostril, down the esophagus, and into the stomach. It is used to give food or to remove air or fluid from the stomach.
NATURAL CHILDBRITH
A general term for a labor and delivery which is free of medical intervention. Also known as a vaginal birth.
NEBULIZER TREATMENT
A nebulizer humidifies air and/or oxygen that is passed to the infant. At home, a nebulizer is a way of delivering medication -- it transforms medicine into droplet form for inhalation. Used for a variety of lung problems.
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU)
A special care nursery for preemies and newborn infants with severe medical complications. They are cared for by neonatologists and nurses with specialty training.
NONUPLETS
Nine babies born in the same pregnancy
NEONATE
A term used to describe an infant during the first 30 days of life.
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