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Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics defined as the care of the ill or premature newborn infant. It is a boarded, hospital-based branch of medicine. Most neonatal medicine is practiced in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The principal patients of neonatologists are newborn infants who are ill or requiring special medical care due to prematurity, low birth weight (intrauterine growth retardation, congenital malformations (birth defects)), sepsis, or birth asphyxia.
Although there were some efforts to care for sick infants in the early 1900s, there was a rapid escalation in the services in the 1960s with the advent of mechanical ventilation of the newborn. This allowed for survival of smaller and smaller newborns. In 2006 newborns as small as 450 grams and as early as 22 weeks gestation have a small chance of survival. Infants weighing 1000 grams and at 27 weeks gestation have an approximate 90-95% chance of survival and the vast majority have normal neurological development.
A neonatologist is a physician practicing neonatology. To become a neonatologist, the physiciain initially receives training as a pediatrician, then completes an additional training called a fellowship (for 3 years in US) in neonatology. Most, but not all neonatologists are board certified in the specialty of Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics, and in the sub-specialty of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine also by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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'People' places Children's Hospitals of Minnesota at neonatal ... - PRWeek
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:14:11 -0000
'People' places Children's Hospitals of Minnesota at neonatal ...PRWeekThe People hit served to further solidify Children's of Minnesota's national reputation as having a premier neonatology center with outstanding results.and more »
Doc's bedside manner a bit mechanical - East Oregonian
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:26:33 -0000
Doc's bedside manner a bit mechanicalEast OregonianBefore Edgar, when extremely premature babies were born in La Grande, they often were shipped immediately to an urban neonatology unit. ...and more »
Flaksman earns master's degree - Bucyrus Telegraph Forum
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:39:22 -0000
Flaksman earns master's degreeBucyrus Telegraph ForumMARION -- Marion General Hospital has anounced Richard J. Flaksman, MD, medical director of neonatology for the hospital, recived his degree of master of ...and more »
600-gm baby survives miraculously - Times of India
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:04:30 -0000
600-gm baby survives miraculouslyTimes of India"This is one of the youngest babies born in Pune," said paediatrician Sachin Shah, director of paediatrics and neonatology, department of ABMH while ...RARE FEAT: DOCS SAVE 600-GM PREMATURE BABYSakaal Timesall 2 news articles »
Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital ranked No. 2 in neonatal care ... - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:43:32 -0000
TopNews United StatesRainbow Babies & Children's Hospital ranked No. 2 in neonatal care ...The Plain Dealer - cleveland.comDr. Richard Martin, director of neonatology at Rainbow, said one of the main benefits of a high ranking is attracting good doctors and nurses to the unit. ...Six Children's Hospital specialties ranked among best in USVanderbilt University NewsUS News & World Report Ranks Children's National Medical Center ...Emediawire (press release)all 116 news articles »
Women & Children's cares for Ontario 'miracle baby' - Buffalo News
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:05:40 -0000
Women & Children's cares for Ontario 'miracle baby'Buffalo NewsThat unit treats 10 to 15 babies from Canada each year, according to Dr. Rita M. Ryan, Women & Children's chief of neonatology. “It happens all the time,” ...and more »
International Society for Neonatal Screening - Membership details, award winners and meetings calendar.
Intrauterine Infections in Newborns - Explains a computer-assisted screening system based upon morphological examination of the delivered placenta. [ English and Russian ]
Meta Description: [ Компьютерно-экспертный прогноз риска внутриутробных инфекций у новорожденных ]
Neonatal Emergency Transport Service - A medical retrieval service for critically ill newborns, infants and children in New South Wales, Australia. Features contact procedures, clinical details and information on training programmes.
Meta Description: [ Emergency Transport Service for babies, infants and children. ]
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Promoting the training of health professionals in this field, with details of courses and qualifications. Manitoba, Canada.
Neonatal Review - Electronic monthly updates on the latest research, best practices, and issues currently under debate, as well as a review of relevant journal literature. Contains continuing medical education assessment.
Neonatal Services in Victoria, Australia - Information on government-funded services, with policy details, reports and publications.
Meta Description: [ Victorian government funded neonatal services web site ]
Neonatology jobs - Neonatology jobs are listed at Physician Employment. You may register to be
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Neonatology on the Web - Comprehensive resource including clinical information, literature reviews, and job listings.
Neoweb - Provides a guide to making up infusions in the neonatal nursery, as well as assistance with using a cerebral function monitor.
Newborn Emergency Transport Service - Provides stabilization and transfer of premature and/or sick newborn babies in Victoria, Australia. Includes details of publications, news and employment information.
Newborn Intensive Care Unit Design - Presents the recommended standards endorsed by a consensus conference in the USA and disseminated internationally. Includes details of each standard and a list of contributors.
Swiss Society of Neonatology - Presents a monthly case history, with information on education and research programmes, and a list of published guidelines to download.
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