Neonatology 1600-Lek5NEON-J

Lectures in the field of neonatology are intended to present the principles of physiological newborn care, present the principles and benefits of breastfeeding, newborn screening tests, implement a preventive vaccination program in the neonatal period, and perform mandatory procedures in the neonatal period. They will also discuss the organization of the newborn care system, depending on the degree of reference of the departments.

Seminars will focus on the analysis of selected problems in the field of newborn pathology (jaundice in newborns, serological conflict, respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, necrotizing enterocolitis, meconium aspiration syndrome, newborn with low birth rate, patent ductus arteriosus, apnea in premature infants, therapeutic hypothermia, pulmonary hypertension in the newborn)

Tutorials are devoted to acquiring practical skills in supporting the newborn's adaptation period and acquiring skills in basic resuscitation activities in the newborn (classes at the Medical Simulation Center)
In the Department of Neonatology, students will acquire skills in the field of subjective and objective examination of a newborn; using medical records, developmental norm tables, percentile charts, Ballard scale. The treatment of the newborn after delivery depending on the clinical condition, the assessment of birth injuries, transitional states in newborns, the problems of newborns born to diabetic mothers, the differentiation of causes of respiratory failure, the principles of treatment of respiratory failure will be discussed: non-invasive: NCPAP, HFNC, invasive - ventilator ventilation.

Term 2024/25:

The subject neonatology aims to acquire basic knowledge about the physiology and pathology of the newborn, including prematurely born newborns. The student will acquire the skills to assess the health condition of the newborn, perform a physical examination of the newborn, interpret the results of laboratory and imaging tests, learn methods of proper nutrition of newborns and the principles of preventive health care necessary to maintain health and support proper development from neonatal age.

Term 2025/26:

Total student workload

1.Workload associated with direct participation of academic teachers: - lectures: 5 h - seminars: 10h - tutorials: 15 h - final test: 1 h Total workload involving the direct participation of academic teachers: 30 h, which equals 1 of an ECTS point. 2.Total student workload: - lectures: 5 h - seminars: 10h - tutorials: 15 h - final test: 1 h - preparation for tutorials (including reading of the selected literature and written tasks completion): 15 h - preparation for final test and final test: 15 + 1= 16 h Total student workload: 46 h, which equals 1,5 ECTS point. 3. Workload related to achievement of learning outcomes in medical simulation settings (group E): - tutorials: 5h Total workload related to achievement of learning outcomes in medical simulation settings: 5 h, which equals 0,2 ECTS points. Percentage of classes required to achieve necessary learning outcomes: 56,5 % 4. Workload associated with achievement of learning outcomes related to medical communication: Total workload associated with achievement of learning outcomes related to medical communication: 15h, which equals 0,5 ECTS points.

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1: Applies the principles of brest feeding, its benefits and drawbacks can be eliminated (E.W1) W1:Introduces alternative nutritions methods (E.W1) W3: Listing nutritional modifications for specific neonatal diseases; (E.W1) W4: Lists and interprets neonatal screening tests (E.W2) W6: Set of mandatory and additional vaccinations during neonatal periot (E.W2) W7: Interprets guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation of newborns (F.W9)

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: Respects patient's rights (D.U3) U2: Compares anthropometric measurements of the newborn with the percentile charts; (E.U8) U3: Is able to use the scale for assessing the morphological maturity of a newborn; (E.U8) U4: Assesses the condition of the newborn on the Apgar scale; (E.U8) U5: Assesses newborn reflexes; (E.U8) U7: Recognizes life-threatening conditions in a newborn; U8: Qualifies for vaccinations; U9: Performs medical procedures including: 1) measurement and assessment of basic vital functions (temperature, heart rate, blood pressure) and monitoring them using a cardiomonitor and a pulse oximeter; 2) oxygen therapy using non-invasive methods; 3) non-instrumental and instrumental unblocking of the respiratory tract; 4) collecting and securing blood for laboratory tests, including microbiological ones; 5) taking swabs for microbiological and cytological tests; 6) strip tests, including measurement of glucose concentration using a glucometer; (E.U14)

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: Is guided by the good of the patient (K02) K2: Observing medical confidentiality and patient rights (K03) K3: Treats patients with respect (K02) K4: Attempts to solve ethical problems (K04) K5: Demonstrates an attitude related to the sense of saving human life (K02) K6: Uses objective sources of information (K07)

Teaching methods

Lectures: • informational lecture • conversational lecture • educational discussion Seminars: • informational lecture • conversational lecture • educational discussion • analysis of case reports Tutorials: • demonstrations with added instructions • development and improvement of practical skills • analysis of case reports • utilization of medical simulation methods

Observation/demonstration teaching methods

- display
- staging

Expository teaching methods

- participatory lecture
- discussion

Exploratory teaching methods

- round table
- laboratory
- seminar

Online teaching methods

- content-presentation-oriented methods

Type of course

compulsory course

Prerequisites

A student starting education in the subject should have knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of the fetus and newborn. Additionally, knowledge of pediatric propaedeutics, pediatrics, obstetrics, emergency medical services, anesthesiology and intensive care, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and blood therapy - obtained in the previous years of medical studies - is required.

Course coordinators

Iwona Sadowska-Krawczenko

Assessment criteria

Final written test (≥60%): W1 – W7, U1-U9.

Extended observation (> 50%): K1 – K9

The condition for taking the final exam is a positive assessment in the field of social competences.

Practical placement

Not applicable

Bibliography

Basic literature:
1. Neonatology: A Practical Approach to Neonatal Diseases / edited by Giuseppe Buonocore, Rodolfo Bracci, Michael Weindling. 2018; 2nd ed. 2018.
2. NLS Guidelines for Resuscitation 2021; European Resuscitation Council.
3. Illustrated textbook of paediatrics / Tom Lissauer, Will Carroll; Elsevier (Amsterdam) cop. 2022.; Sixth edition.

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