# Standard Operating Procedure: [Title]

| Document ID | SOP-XXX |
|-------------|---------|
| Title | [Title] |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Effective Date | [DATE] |
| Author | [AUTHOR] |
| Approved By | [APPROVER] |
| Department | [DEPARTMENT] |

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## 1. Purpose

[State the purpose of this procedure]

## 2. Scope

[Define the scope and applicability - specify NICU, PICU, or both]

## 3. Responsibilities

### 3.1 [Role 1]
- [Responsibility]
- [Responsibility]

### 3.2 [Role 2]
- [Responsibility]
- [Responsibility]

### 3.3 [Role 3]
- [Responsibility]
- [Responsibility]

## 4. Definitions

| Term | Definition |
|------|------------|
| | |
| | |

## 5. Procedure

### 5.1 [Section Title]

[Procedure steps]

### 5.2 [Section Title]

[Procedure steps]

### 5.3 [Section Title]

[Procedure steps]

## 6. Safety Considerations

[List any patient safety considerations, high-alert medications, infection control requirements, etc.]

## 7. Documentation Requirements

[Specify what must be documented and where]

## 8. Related Documents

- [List related procedures, forms, protocols]

## 9. References

- [External standards, regulations, clinical guidelines]
- Joint Commission Standards
- AAP Guidelines
- Manufacturer Instructions (if applicable)

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## Revision History

| Rev | Date | Description | Author |
|-----|------|-------------|--------|
| 1.0 | [DATE] | Initial release | [AUTHOR] |