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Page 1: Neonatology in Kerala | India

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What is Neonatology?

Medical care of newborn babies, particularly thepremature and sick infantsIt is generally a hospital-based subspecialty andlinked with neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)Neonatology field of medicine is opted to overcomethe critical conditions of baby

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Need for Neonatologist

Special training necessary to handle the medicalconditions of newbornsNeonatologist is the physician specialising in theneonatology domainA neonatologist may join with the healthcareprovider during delivery and provide assistance, ifthe born is born prior to due date

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Responsibilities of Neonatologists

Diagnosing newborns with illnesses, disorders, infections, or birthdefectsOrganize care of babies in the NICUManage nutrition to promote the babies' healing and growthWork along side when a baby's delivery involves a cesarean section ormedical problems that may be harmful to the mother or babyProvide continuous care for infants with life-threatening illnesses orsituationsConsult with NICU doctors and the infant's family about the infant'smedical conditionsWork with the baby's parents to develop a care plan