Table IV.

Intensive care unit and step-down unit protocols

	ICU care	Step-down unit care
Similarities	Rounding team composition Weekend coverage Blood transfusion parameters Postoperative: • Fluid management • Inotropic support	High-flow nasal cannula allowed Chest tubes allowed Select intravenous inotropes allowed Discharge coordinator involvement Pharmacist educator
Differences	Overnight coverage Neonatal feeding advancement protocol Ventilator weaning protocol	Arterial line allowed Care team composition Discharge education and timeline