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    Neonatology - Wikipedia

    • Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn. It is a hospital-based specialty and is usually practised in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The principal patients of neonatologists are newborn infants who are ill or require special medical care due to prematurity, low birt… See more

    Historical developments

    Though high infant mortality rates were recognized by the medical community at least as early as the … See more

    NamesDoctor, medical specialist
    Occupation typeSpecialty
    Activity sectorsPediatrics (medicine)
    Education requiredDoctor of Medicine (MD) · Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) · Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB)
    Academic training

    In the United States, a neonatologist is a physician (MD or DO) practicing neonatology. To become a neonatologist, the physician initially receives training as a pediatrician, then completes an additional training call… See more

    Spectrum of care

    Rather than focusing on a particular organ system, neonatologists focus on the care of newborns who require hospitalization in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). They may also act as general pediatricians, providing w… See more

    Neonatal Care - American Academy of Pediatrics
    AAP
    What is a Neonatologist? - HealthyChildren.org
    HealthyChildren.org
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