Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neonatology II
Course Code
RNO_002
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
48.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Amanda Smildzere
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Neonatologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Amanda Smildzere
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
The goal of the program is to provide theoretical and practical studies and mastering accordingly to the requirements of the neonatology specialty regulation to prepare a doctor for certification in the specialty of neonatology in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of studies in a specialty of neonatology the person gains knowledge in theoretical aspects of physiology and pathology of foetus and newborn, therapy and care procedures.
Skills
1.As a result of studies in neonatology the person can evaluate newborns' health condition, risk factors and potential pathologies, diagnose pathologies, perform examination and ensure therapy and care.
Competences
1.The level of theoretical and practical knowledge is appropriate for taking an exam for obtaining a certificate in neonatology, and further practice as a specialist in neonatology.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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- Preparing theoretical information for seminars (MS PowerPoint presentations)
- Teaching work (pedagogical work with medical students)
- Research work
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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The end of the residency examination:
- test of theoretical, practical knowledge (written test, clinical situation task, resuscitation situation using a mannequin),
- presentation of a research work.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Anemia in term newborns - ethyology, pathogenesis, therapeutic principles.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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The role of Na in regulation of fluid balance in body. Etiology of hyponatriemia and hypernatriemia in newborns. Management principles. Congenital kidney pathologies. Acute kidney injury.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Neonatal persistant pulmonary hypertension (PPHN)
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Neonatal shock. Differential diagnosis. Management.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Congenital CNS pathology, diagnostics, management possibilities.
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Liver diseases in newborns - congenital pathologies, infections, hepatitis syndrome.
Icterus differential diagnosis.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Brain ultrosound examination. Principles. Evaluation.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Primary and secondary immunodeficiencies. HIV infection.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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High frequency ventilation mode.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Congenital GI tract obstructions. Antenatal and early postnatal diagnostics. Management in delivery room, during transportation to children hospital and in NICU beefore surgery.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Anemia in preterm infants - ethyology, pathogenesis, prophylaxis, management. Development of hemopoetic system in antenatal period.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Noninvasive respiratory support methods-NIV, CPAP, BiCPAP, DuoPAP, HFNC.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Cardiology II
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Metabolism of calcium un phosphorus in newborns. osteopenia of preterms, prophylaxis, management. Importance of Vit.D, Ca and P.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Cardiology, ECHOKG as a screening in NICU
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Seminar
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On site
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Topics
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Congenital skin diseases (ichtiosis, aplasia cutis etc.), diagnostics, management.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Short gut syndrome - care, feeding peculiarities, stoma.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Conventional mechanical ventilation.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Congenital abdominal wall defects -antenatal and postnatal diagnostics. Management in delivery room, during transportation to Children Hospital and in NICU before surgery.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Congenital ductus dependent heart diseases - antenatal diagnostics, early recognition of heart disease symptoms, stabilisation an management. Clinical pathway - Ductus dependent heart disease diagnostics (SKPC)
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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Follow - up programme for preterm infants. Psychomotor evaluation from 12-24month of life.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Newborns whose mothers have glucose metabolism disturbances, different types of diabetes. Etiology, diagnostics and correction principles of hypoglycemia. Etiology, diagnostics and correction principles of hyperglycemia.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Preterm infant follow - up programme. Preterm infant feeding peculiarities after discharge from NICU. Evaluation of psychomotor development by Munich psychomotor evaluation scale till 12 month of age.
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Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Congenital metabolic diseases, symptoms, diagnostics, management.
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Specialized room
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NIRS monitoring, indications for neonates, evaluation.
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Specialized room
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Risks of thrombosis in newborns. Clinics, diagnostics and treatment.
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Specialized room
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aEEG monitoring, indications, evaluation.
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Specialized room
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Conventional mechanical ventilation.
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Most recent and modern future medicine.
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Specialized room
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Cardiac rhythm disturbances. Symptoms, diagnostics, management.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Congenital facial defects. Antenatal development, diagnostics, managment. Pierre Robin sequence.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Hypoxic ischemic multiorgan failure - ethyology, pathogenesis. Therapeutic hypothermia.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Stabilisation of extremely low birth weight newborns in delivery room and in NICU.(Respiratory support, LISA, INSURE, temperature stabilsation, ēarly enteral feedings)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
48.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
33
Length (weeks):
44
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Neonatal Perinatal Medicine, 2 volume set,Richard J. Martin & Avroy A. Fanaroff & Michele C. Walsh, 05/2019
2.
Avery's Diseases of the Newborn, 10th Edition, 01/2018
3.
Klaus and Fanaroff's Care of the High-Risk Neonate, 7th Edition, Avroy A. Fanaroff & Jonathan M Fanaroff, 10/2019
4.
Neonatology, 8th Edition, T. Gomella, F.Eyal, Fayez Bany-Mohammed, 2020
5.
Physical Assessment of the Newborn, Sixth Edition: A Comprehensive Approach to the Art of DNP Physical Examination - Revised 25th Anniversary Edition 6th Edition, E. P. Tappero, M.E.Honeyfield, July, 2018
6.
Manual of Neonatal Respiratory Care, S.M. Donn, S.K. Sinha, 4th ed. 2017
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Assisted Ventilation of the Neonate, 7th Edition, Martin Keszler & Gautham Suresh & Jay P. Goldsmith, 03/2022
8.
Neonatal Cardiology, by Michael Artman, Lynn Mahony, David F. Teitel, June/2016
9.
Neonatal Cerebral Investigation, Janet M Rennie, Cornelia F.Hagmann, Nicola J. Robertson, December, 2009, Cambridge Univerity Press
Additional Reading
1.
Pediatric Nutrition Handbook, 8th ed., R.E.Kleinman Editior, USA, 2020
2.
Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation, 8th Edition, K.L.Jones by W.B.Saunders Company, 07/2021
Other Information Sources
1.
Pediatric & Neonatal DosageHandbook by Lexicomp, 27th edition, 09/2020
2.
Neonatal Formulary: Drug Use in Pregnancy and the First Year of Life. Sean Ainsworth. March, 2020. Oxford University Press.