Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Rotation: PED 401-1

Length: 2 or 4 weeks

Goals: History taking, physical examination, diagnostic evaluation, treatment and follow-up, and NICU evidence-based care. Co-manage a select number of patients with the attending Neonatologist. Ask (and answer) a clinical question. Pick any topic of interest, ask a question, research the answer and present to Neo at end of rotation. Read – Read – Read.

Additional Information and Description: Attend multidisciplinary rounds, participate in perinatal conference, spend time with Nursing, Respiratory, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Lactation, Speech, OT/PT, Discharge Coordinator and Social Worker, and participate in deliveries/admissions/consults

 

Recommended Reading:

67th Ed by American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association. Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)