Two week rotation in Level III NICU at Memorial paired with two weeks of newborn nursery.
Objectives Develop a working knowledge of how to stabilize and prepare for transport sick neonates.
Attain level of comfort in assessment of newborns, identify ill neonates. Develop skills for acute intervention in the delivery room including suctioning of meconium and placement of umbilical venous catheters. Familiarity with neonatal resuscitation techniques. Demonstrate sensitivity and compassion in talking with families. Develop working knowledge on ventilator management, transillumination, lumbar punctures and management of electrolyte abnormalies in neonates.