Car seat safety for high-risk infants.
Most neonates discharged from the hospital are able to go home in a standard car safety seat. Some infants, though, require special devices to ensure their safe travel. NICU nurses must have the knowledge and skills to comfortably and competently give vital information to parents preparing to take their infant home. This article is intended to increase awareness among NICU nurses of the potential dangers babies face when placed in a car seat. It provides a basic overview of car seat safety for infants being discharged home from an NICU and includes references for those who seek further information on this topic.
Howard-Salsman
Kimberly D
KD
Pediatrix Medical Group of Kansas, St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA. kimsalsman@msn.com
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