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Reflection Paper On High Dependency Neonatal Care

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FACULTY OF HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE AND EDUCATION

REFLECTIVE ESSAY
Name of Student
Student Number 1707580
Module Title High Dependency Neonatal Care
Module Code HP6056X
Level 6
Start date of module 27 November 2017
1st or 2nd Attempt 1st Attempt

This reflective process will focus on the care delivered to a 35 weeks neonate on a 12-hour shift. Aspects of this essay will critically discuss the management of a baby that I admitted into the High Dependency Unit (HDU) for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy because of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). To gain an understanding of this essay, the pathophysiology of RDS will be briefly discussed in addition to the effectiveness of CPAP on the outcome of the neonate. I will also discuss the role that I played in caring got the neonate and how the infant’s family responded to the care delivered. …show more content…

The reason why this model was selected is that it provides an opportunity to learn from one’s experiences and the effects of this in relation to my future practice. This reflective practice model comprises of four different stages namely: the incident, reflection observation, related theory and future action. These stages will be used as sub-headings in order to enable the transition from one stage to the next.
In accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC, 2015) code of professional standard of practice and behaviour, confidentiality will be maintained throughout this essay. The infant which this essay is centred on shall be referred to Thomas: a

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