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Neonatology

Knowledge

  • normal embryology and fetal physiology
  • physiology of extra-uterine adaptation
  • effects of prematurity and low birth weight
  • neonatal infections
  • major neonatal diseases
  • neonatal malformations
  • neonatal nutrition.

Skills

  • history and physical examination
  • neonatal resuscitation
  • endotracheal intubation of the neonate
  • management of neonatal ventilation
  • blood sampling and arterial and venous catheterisation
  • pleural chest drainage
  • exchange transfusion
  • phototherapy.


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