SCN

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SCN
Stands forSpecial care nursery
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SCN stands for Special care nursery, a hospital abbreviation.

Neonatal unit for babies who are moderately ill or born somewhat early, providing care such as IV fluids, tube feeding, phototherapy and short-term breathing support. It corresponds to level II neonatal care.

Example: Infant 35 weeks to SCN for hypoglycemia and poor feeding.

Usage notes

Also called an intermediate care nursery. Babies who need prolonged ventilation or surgery are transferred to a NICU. In Australia and the UK the name SCBU (special care baby unit) is common for similar units.

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  • PICU – Pediatric intensive care unit
  • PPE – Personal protective equipment
  • QI – Quality improvement
  • RACE – Rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish
  • RHC – Rural health clinic
  • RRT – Rapid response team
  • SDS – Safety data sheet
  • SDU – Step-down unit
  • SICU – Surgical intensive care unit
  • SNF – Skilled nursing facility
  • SPD – Sterile processing department
  • SSI – Surgical site infection

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