Newborn/Infant Perioperative Care Clinical Pathway — N/IICU
Newborn/Infant Perioperative Care Clinical Pathway — N/IICU
Preoperative Laboratory Studies
The following lab tests are recommended for infants before surgery. Other tests might be indicated based on clinical scenario.
- Consider addition of IV Vitamin K to TPN or subcutaneous 1-2 mg daily for 72 hrs, especially if undergoing abdominal surgery for:
- Conjugated bilirubin > 2 mg/dL
- Elevated LFTs
- Infant is coagulopathic
Laboratory Study | Indications/Frequency |
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Basic Metabolic Panel |
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Type and Screen (T&S) |
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CBC with Differential | 24-48 hrs before surgery |
COVID Screening | Refer to Guidance for COVID-19 Testing Prior to Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGPs) |