3.2. Neonatology 1655-LekM5CIPNEO-J

In seminars student will be introduced to fetal biology, newborn physiology and pathology and also problem of prematurity.
Exercises:
1. Regulations of exercises and health and safety rules in force at the Clinical Department of Newborns and premature babies, where the classes are held.
2. Organizing the system of care for newborns, depending on the degree of referral of departments.
3. Promotion of breastfeeding.
4. Medical and physical examination of the newborn. Using medical records, development standards tables.
5. Postpartum management depending on the clinical condition. Principles of neonatal resuscitation.
6. Implementation of screening tests, vaccination program.
7. Assessment of birth injuries, differentiation.
8. Transitional states in newborns.
9.Jaundice in newborns, differentiation of physiological and pathological jaundice, methods of treatment. Serological conflict - diagnosis, treatment.
10. Problems of newborns of mothers with diabetes.
11. Newborn baby with respiratory disorders - causes of respiratory failure.

Term 2022/23:

None

Total student workload

Study hours involving teacher participation: - lectures – 0 hours, - seminars – 6 hours; - practical exercise – 12 hours - examination- 1 hour Total: 19 hours Study hours involving individual student work: - reading literature – 8 hours, - preparation for examination – 8+1 – 9 hours; - examination – 1 hours Total: 27 hours (1.0 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Student: W1: has knowledge about the nutrition of newborns and the importance of breastfeeding promotion; W2: knows the current guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation in newborns; W3: possesses knowledge of the "Child-Friendly Hospital"; W4: is familiar with most common health and life threatening conditions in newborns; W5: is acquainted with the distinctiveness in terms of the physiology and pathology of newborns.

Learning outcomes - skills

Student: U1: is able to assess the condition of the newborn on the Apgar scale; U2 has the ability to recognize the states of imminent threat to life; U3: is capable of assess the maturity of the newborn; U4: can examine neonatal reflexes; U5: can compare anthropometric data with data on percentile grids and interpret the results; U6: can perform a pulse oximetry test; U4: apply the rules of asepsis and antisepsis.

Learning outcomes - social competencies

Student: K1: understands the importance to respect the rights of the patient; K2: understands the need for constant training and improvement of his skills; K3: is sensitive to the patient's rights, especially in the field of mother and child care; K4: is aware of observes medical confidentiality; K5: can cooperate in multidisciplinary team.

Teaching methods

Seminars • informative, discussion Exercises: • practical and theoretical exercises, • demonstration and analysis of clinical cases

Observation/demonstration teaching methods

- display
- staging

Expository teaching methods

- description
- discussion

Exploratory teaching methods

- round table
- practical
- expert panels

Type of course

compulsory course

Prerequisites

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of the newborn, knowledge from pediatric propaedeutics, pediatrics, obstetrics, emergency medical services, anaesthesiology and intensive care, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and haemotherapy - obtained in the previous years of medical studies.

Course coordinators

Iwona Sadowska-Krawczenko

Assessment criteria

The subject is carried out together with classes in Gynecology and Obstetrics. Assessment is carried out during practical classes based on the observation of the student's activity and knowledge.

Credit for the grade takes place during the test exam for Neonatology.
20 questions in the field of neonatology require an answer to 12 (> 56%)

Practical placement

Not applicable

Bibliography

1.Workbook in Practical Neonatology 6th Edition, Richard A. Polin MD, Mervin C. Yoder MD, Elsevier, ISBN-13: 978-0323624794;

Term 2022/23:

None

Additional information

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