Situational Awareness | Subtle Changes: Can You Spot Deterioration Before an Alarm? #nicu #nurse
McGlinn Institute Neonatal, LLC · 2 Nov 2026 · 2 min
Summary
Part of a behavioural competency series, this video uses 'done wrong vs done right' scenarios to show how NICU nurses can recognise subtle changes from an infant's baseline, such as activity, temperature stability, respiratory status and oxygen requirement, before alarms sound. It emphasises timely reassessment, pattern recognition, prompt escalation and anticipating interventions and equipment needs.
Third-party teaching is shown for education. Check it against your unit's guidance.