My Life as a Neonatologist
You do what?... Definitely the most common question when my wife and I meet new people.
I'm a Neonatologist which is a Pediatrician that is also Board Certified in Neonatology. I take care of critically ill newborns.
I've frequently found myself saying "man... I need to write some of this stuff down."
This is my story... The ups and downs and lessons learned... "Life in(or outof) the NICU". (Based on true life experience, the names are changed for privacy, and the stories may be embelished!)
I'm a Neonatologist which is a Pediatrician that is also Board Certified in Neonatology. I take care of critically ill newborns.
I've frequently found myself saying "man... I need to write some of this stuff down."
This is my story... The ups and downs and lessons learned... "Life in(or outof) the NICU". (Based on true life experience, the names are changed for privacy, and the stories may be embelished!)
Check out my Blog!
Updated frequently. An enjoyable read!
I hope that this blog will be a lighthearted and entertaining read. I also hope that it might on occassion be helpful in some way to parents of babies that are in the NICU or are graduates of an NICU, other healthcare professionals that have an interest in this field, or anyone else that might happen to browse through.
I will state again, that though this blog is based on real-life experience, I will never use patient's actual names or other identifying information. Furthermore, I have changed many of the details. (ie any resemblance of characters in this blog to actual people is purely coincidental, they are essentially fictional).
Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy!
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byGreat Neonatology Related Books on Amazon
From Physician Survival Guide to Parent Survival Guide
These books will appeal those who work in the NICU and those who have experienced the NICU from the parent's perspective.
Neonatology : Management, Procedures, On-Call Problems, Diseases, Drugs (LANGE Clinical Science)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009) 
The Lazarus Case: Life-and-Death Issues in Neonatal Intensive Care (Medicine and Culture)
Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 12/22/2009)
The Preemie Parents' Companion: The Essential Guide to Caring for Your Premature Baby in the Hospital, at Home, and Through the First Years
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 12/22/2009)
Great Stuff for NICU Staff or parents on CafePress
Pick up one of these great items for yourself or someone close to you!
New Section Infant Creeper
Price: 13.99
NICU Helping Hand Women's Light T-Shirt
Price: 18.99
I Survived The NICU
Price: 14.99
I Love NEONATOLOGISTS Women's Plus Size V-Neck T-S
Price: 28.99
World's Coolest NEONATOLOGIST Organic Cotton Tee
Price: 23.99
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- NeoDoc NeoDoc Nov 10, 2009 @ 7:32 am
- Sounds like neonatology might be the field for you. It involves an extensive knowledge of physiology of the newborn. Main focuses include ventilator management, nutritional management, and managing complications of prematurity (necrotizing enterocolitis, patent ductus arteriosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, etc.) While pediatric surgeons handle any real cutting, there are a few procedures that require some manual skills like intubation, umbilical catheter placement, and chest tube insertion. In my opinion, this gives you "the best of both worlds". Hope this helps.[in reply to Kaila]
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- Kaila Kaila Nov 9, 2009 @ 4:33 pm
- So, do you actually perform the surgeries on the newborns when you are a neonatologist? i am trying to decide if i would like to study this field but am still a little blurry on the details. i am looking to do something that wouldn't involve having to cut people open and operate but am interested in working with cases that involve babies. Any suggestions?
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links to sites with lots of great information about preemies and the NICU
These links are for both healthcare professionals interested in neonatology as well as parents of babies in the NICU.
- Pediatrix
- Website of Pediatrix, a large groups of neonatology practices
- March of Dimes
- A Great Resource for parents of preemies
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- The official website of the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Neonatology on The Web
- Useful link for those in the field of neonatology
- NICU Tools
- Useful tools and calculators for NICU staff
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- Funny algorithm for how physicians choose their subspecialties.
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