Neonatal umbilical cord nursing is a vital link in nursing work, directly related to the health and safety of newborns. Due to the particularity of the neonatal umbilical cord area, caregivers must have professional skills and knowledge in order to effectively prevent infection, bleeding and other risks. Especially in the first few days after the birth of the newborn, the umbilical cord must be handled very carefully, because during this time the umbilical cord is the only contact channel between the newborn and the mother, once improper care can lead to serious complications.

1. Reduce the risk of infection and complications

Neonatal umbilical cord care model

The immune system of newborns is not fully mature, and improper care of the umbilical cord area can easily lead to bacterial infection and even sepsis. Studies have shown that about 20 percent of umbilical cord infections in newborns are caused by improper care or unclean environments. Therefore, mastering the correct umbilical cord care techniques is essential to reduce infections and avoid complications. Through professional training and simulation operations, caregivers can greatly reduce such risks in their actual work.

2. Improve the response capacity of nursing staff

When faced with neonatal umbilical cord care, caregivers may encounter different clinical situations, such as abnormal cord shedding, bleeding, and so on. With good umbilical cord care skills and emergency handling ability, can help caregivers quickly respond to sudden problems and ensure the safety of newborns. Through professional simulation training, nursing staff can improve their clinical resilience and operational confidence in a risk-free environment.

3. Strengthen nursing quality and work efficiency

Standardized practice of umbilical cord care can significantly improve the quality of care and work efficiency. A study showed that through simulation training and practical operation, the operational accuracy and nursing quality of nursing staff were significantly improved, and the time of nursing staff in performing nursing tasks was effectively shortened. This not only improves the personal skills of the caregivers, but also injects more professionalism and standardization into the work of newborn care.

4. Promote professional development of nursing education

Neonatal umbilical cord care is not only a requirement for the operation ability of the nursing staff, but also a high standard for their educational background and professional knowledge. With the rapid development of medical industry, modern nursing education pays more and more attention to improving the practical operation ability of nursing staff through high simulation training model. The umbilical cord nursing training model can help nurses to effectively combine theory and practice before clinical practice, and promote the specialization and systematization of nursing education.

Conclusion

Neonatal umbilical cord nursing is not only one of the important skills of nursing staff, but also related to the life safety of newborns. Through systematic training, professional nursing models and practical operations, nurses can better master umbilical cord care skills, reduce medical errors, and ensure the health of newborns. In the future nursing education, how to improve the ability of nursing staff through simulation technology and practical operation will become an important direction of the development of nursing education.