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9. Instructions for Weighing (cont.)
Considerations for weighing infant with Leads:
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• If possible, disconnect leads
and or tubings from monitor
and place on top of bundled
infant.
• Suspend monitoring/alarm
during test weight procedure.
• Prior to feeding the
baby reconnect leads if
disconnected.
Accurate test weights for preterm infants with leads attached can
be achieved by properly training NICU personnel and following an
evidence based protocol. Refer to the following publication for more
information:
Haase B, Barreira J, Murphy PK, Mueller M, Rhodes J. The
development of an accurate test weighing technique for preterm
and high-risk hospitalized infants. Breastfeed Med. 2009
Sep;4(3):151-6.