PED - 793 Neonatal Intensive Care

This course is an introduction to the care of sick and premature newborn infants in the intensive care setting with emphasis on normal sequence of events in the birth-recovery period and disruptions to that sequence and adaptation of the baby during the postpartum period. Care of the most common complications occurring at this age will be emphasized. Visiting students are eligible for four-week rotations only. Prerequisite: PED-701. Offered: fall, spring and summer. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4