#neonatology

[heardatmedschool]

“Bring me back to the womb, gestation did not prepare me enough for all these adverse extra-uterine conditions.”

[obakanosandoitchi]

paeds rotation is nearly coming to an end 🥹 I only hope internal medicine is not too hard on me.

[ahopefulbromantic]

I met the apostles after the Resurrection.

They are sad, lost, and i cannot figure out why. Wasn't it all tetelestai? Shouldn't they be the happiest they can be?... I see John gripping his new Mother's sleeve like a child, watching her back as if he's terrified to lose her even for a moment. I see James awkwardly hanging around them. I see Peter, his cheeks marred with tearmarks.

They all look to him, unsure. He's no less lost than the rest. "I'm going fishing" he finally says. He leaves "whoever wants to join me go ahead" unsaid, he knows they will anyway.

They return to their homes to change and get their tools. Not all of them. There are whispers behind me. "I don't have a home anymore," I hear. "I left everything to follow Him." There are soft, sad murmurs, there are sighs and pats on the back, finally there are several footsteps, fading away together.

I come to Peter. I call him Peter, the Rock, and that's how he knows. He's sitting on the floor in his room, crying, alone. "I betrayed Him..." It's so painful to see him like that. "He loves you." "I know, that's the problem! He loved me! He still loves me and I betrayed Him!" he wails. Then he slowly raises his head and looks to the distance.

"I should've been the one to hang myself."

My heart breaks in half.

"No... No, no Peter, no...!" I hug him tight. He weeps in my arms for a long while, after which he wipes his nose and gets up, shakily. "You're right. I gotta occupy myself with something."

He comes out to see a group of his brothers with nets, rods, and other fishing gear. His nose is red, his eyes swollen, his chin trembling. No one finds it surprising.

"Why are you all sad? Didn't He resurrect?" I ask one of them when we're finally on a boat. There's only gentle rocking and water splashing. No one else talks. No one smiles. No one enjoys it.

"He did," he says. "He came back from the dead and He's God and we are not worthy of Him. We haven't seen Him for a while."

"But didn't He say you were to meet in Galilee?"

"He did. But we've been here for a couple of days already and He hasn't come to us. What if..." He looks me in the eye. His voice is shaking. "What if He doesn't want to see us anymore? What if because of our betrayal and our sins He turned His back on us? That's what we deserve, isn't it."

I remember my neonatology classes. The nurse told us how 3-day-old children wouldn't stop crying after having been so quiet before. Their mothers wouldn't know what to do, scared something was wrong. But the moment the nurse takes the child in their arms, just like magic the baby calms down instantly. The reason for that was quite simple. Being born is the greatest shock a human ever has to endure. So naturally, for the first few days babies have to recover from it - that's why they are so calm, they're exhausted. After they gain some energy, they get anxious. See, this little human for their whole short life has been surrounded by their mom - they could hear her heartbeat, hear her muffled voice, share her nutrients, and be completely embraced by her body every moment. But after getting born they would suddenly have to spend time apart from her. They didn't know whether she would return so they would start crying, thinking she abandoned them when she was just a few feet away, loving them with all her heart.

It's in that moment that I realize: the apostles are the 3-days-old babies. And though my heart breaks for them, it can't help giggle a little inside simultaneously. For in my mind's eye i can see how in just an hour or so Peter, quiet, sad, mindlessly operating the net, this very Peter will be jumping with joy, crying laughing (no break from the tears for him), running around, screaming:

"He forgave me! People, you hear that?! HE FORGAVE ME!!!!"

[tmedic]

#training day 2

: intubating neonates - the cuteness of Miller laryngoscope for neonates has a very high rate ! ❣️😂

[dr-scarlette-witch]

10.05.2024

Completing 10 days of NICU posting. 10/10 can tell that I have only 20% idea of whatever is going on. Feels like more of an internship rather than a residency here.

[enigma-the-mysterious]

[ID: A neonate sleeping slightly sideways. One of her tiny pink hand is peeking out of the blanket and grasping my finger tightly. /end ID]

Neonatology is my favourite class. These cuties make all the stress worth it

[drsonnet]

10-11-2023 Northern Gaza:

“We had to leave the patients behind. In the ICU of Nasr Children’s Hospital, we had to leave the patients in their beds…We left surrounded by tanks. We couldn’t take any of the patients with us.”

#ICRC committed to transport these NICU babies to another hospital or any safe place upon evacuation of the Hospital. #ICRC left those children there to die in collaboration with IOF which made the hospital a military occupied place!

During the truce,...Parents returned to the hospital today to find their babies dead & decomposed in their cots.

27-11-2023

The Israeli military forced families to evacuate Al Nasr Hospital, leaving behind their premature babies in the intensive care unit. Israel refused to release the babies. The decomposed bodies of those babies have been found during this truce.

"Shocking scenes in this hospital, seeing babies which the Israeli soldiers refused to evacuate from this unit. According to eyewitness accounts, parents were forced to say goodbye, and leave their children to die in their beds in the intensive care unit in al Nasr Children's Hospital. To reiterate: the Israeli army forbid these children to be evacuated, or for anyone to help evacuate them from the hospital."

Source: Almashhad TV

‘Patients are dying’: What we know about Gaza hospitals under Israeli siege : They have now all stopped functioning. The al-Nasr Children’s Hospital and al-Rantisi Specialised Hospital for Children can no longer function without access to medical aid. They are also under Israeli fire. It remains unclear what has happened to the 30 children who remain at al-Nasr Hospital. (10-11-2023)

www.aljazeera.com

This is an urgent message: northern Gaza’s hospitals are in danger of imminent, full-scale Israeli military attacks. Please help us take action to protect them. 

Early Friday morning, the grounds of Shifa Hospital were targeted by an Israeli airstrike.  The Nasser Hospital has also been targeted. Attacks on Rantisi children’s hospital have caused fires, while bombardment around the Indonesian Hospital has reportedly injured displaced people sheltering in the grounds. 

These vital facilities are filled with medical staff treating thousands of wounded civilians. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Palestinians are sheltering in the grounds, forced from their homes, hiding from Israeli bombs. 

Any attack on these hospitals would be devastating and lead to the deaths of countless innocent civilians, including children and medical staff. (map.org.uk)

10-11-2023

Gaza's hospitals are now in danger... - Medical Aid for Palestinians | Facebook

More thread on Twitter

Muath Hamed 🔻 on X: "ثريد 🔴جريمة إسرائيلية 1/7 في 10 نوفمبر أُخلي مستشفى النصر للأطفال تحت تهديد السلاح من إسرائيل، وقال مدير المستشفى للصحافة أنه تم إخلاء المرضى منه. أمس 27 نوفمبر وصل محمد بعلوشة مراسل قناة @almashhadmedia إلى المستشفى ليوثق مشهدا صادما،لجثث أطفال خدّج يخرج الدود منهم على الأسرة: https://t.co/AaiZWWjhKU" / X (twitter.com)

#محمد_بعلوشة #أطفال_غزة #مستشفى_النصر #المشهد

Doctors were forced to leave the babies behind in the hospital after they were reportedly given 30 minutes to evacuate the hospital by Israeli forces and leave patients.

استشهـ.ـدوا جوعا وعطشا وبدون رعاية طبية.. العثور على جثث أطفال متحللة في #مستشفى_النصر بعد إجبار قوات الاحتلال الإسرائيلي طاقمه والمرضى على إخلائه تثير حالة من الصدمة والغضب على منصات التواصل

Update from #ICRC : They said they didn't show any commitment toward them! Situation was difficult. https://www.facebook.com/ICRCarabic/posts/pfbid0VRa5P6hXni2E3dgWWWq2G82Ma1AbYfARNpFipNS4877mczW2uLmdFwALjdMbuRM9l

[teachingrounds]

Let's talk about risk factors for neonatal jaundice, which is found in >80% of newborn babies and usually resolves in 1-2 weeks as the infant feeds and poops. However, a small percentage of babies develop hazardous hyperbilirubinemia (TSB≥30) --> brain damage from bilirubin crossing the blood-brain barrier (aka kernicterus). Visual assessment of significant jaundice does not reliably correlate with high total serum bilirubin levels! Therefore all newborns should be screened 24-48 hours after birth or before discharge, whichever is sooner. Both transcutaneous and serum bilirubin levels are reliable screening tools, although if a TcB is close to the treatment threshold, it should be checked with a TsB.

Source: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/3/e2022058859/188726/Clinical-Practice-Guideline-Revision-Management-of

Image: "Intensive phototherapy Our area has as a very high level of newborn jaundice, which is sometimes fatal. The treatment is phototherapy for less severe cases, exchange blood transfusion for the more serious ones. This special, intense blue phototherapy lamp (NeoBLUE) was donated by Natus Medical, Inc. with the assistance of Henk J. Vreman, Ph.D., at Stanford University Dept. of Pediatrics.  (ECWA Evangel Hospital, Jos, Nigeria)" ~California pediatrician Mike Blyth, Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

[nananun]

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[heardatmedschool]

“There’s nothing nicer than the sound of vigorous crying after an emergency C-section.”

[julieschulerart]

The New Baby. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1245682395

[lizaedwards]

Must-Attend Sessions at the Pediatrics & Child Health Summit 2025

The 4th World Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health Summit, taking place from October 21-23, 2025, in Dubai, UAE, is set to be an unmissable event for healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry leaders in child health. With cutting-edge discussions, innovative research presentations, and expert panels, this summit will shape the future of pediatric and perinatal care.

Here are some of the must-attend sessions you won’t want to miss:

1. Advances in Neonatal Care & Preterm Birth Interventions

🔹 What to Expect: Experts will discuss the latest breakthroughs in neonatal intensive care, improved survival rates for premature infants, and cutting-edge treatments for neonatal disorders. 🔹 Why Attend: Gain insights into new technologies, therapies, and strategies for optimizing newborn health outcomes.

2. Pediatric Infectious Diseases & Immunization Updates

🔹 What to Expect: This session will focus on emerging infectious diseases, vaccine developments, and strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance in children. 🔹 Why Attend: Stay ahead of global trends in pediatric disease prevention and explore the latest research on effective vaccination programs.

3. Mental Health & Developmental Disorders in Children

🔹 What to Expect: A deep dive into the rising challenges of mental health in children and adolescents, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and anxiety management. 🔹 Why Attend: Learn from leading psychologists and pediatricians about early interventions, therapy techniques, and mental health policies shaping the future.

4. Cutting-Edge Pediatric Surgery & Minimally Invasive Techniques

🔹 What to Expect: Innovations in robotic-assisted surgeries, minimally invasive procedures, and advancements in congenital defect repair. 🔹 Why Attend: A must-attend for surgeons and medical professionals interested in the latest pediatric surgical techniques and technology-driven approaches.

5. The Role of Nutrition in Child Growth & Development

🔹 What to Expect: Discussions on early-life nutrition, addressing malnutrition, and the impact of diet on childhood diseases. 🔹 Why Attend: Gain practical insights into pediatric nutritional guidelines and interventions for improving child health worldwide.

6. AI & Digital Health in Pediatrics

🔹 What to Expect: Experts will showcase how artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and digital tools are transforming pediatric healthcare. 🔹 Why Attend: Explore the future of digital health innovations and how they improve patient outcomes in pediatric medicine.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss These Sessions

✅ Stay Updated – Learn about the latest research and advancements in pediatric and perinatal care. ✅ Network with Experts – Connect with top healthcare professionals and researchers from around the world. ✅ Enhance Your Practice – Gain practical knowledge to improve patient care and outcomes in your field.

📅 Event Date: October 21-23, 2025 📍 Location: Dubai, UAE

[nursingucgconference]

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Submit Now: https://nursing-healthcare.utilitarianconferences.com/submit-abstract The abstract submission deadline is February 15, 2025 Contact Us: https://wa.me/+447723493307 Know More about our topics: https://youtu.be/ECr9lLy_r88?si=m68bG1QY3lPWJ6X4

[dr-scarlette-witch]

Completed a month of NICU rotation. 2 more months for this year ahead. Learned a lot. Neonatology is still not my favourite field, but it is truly fascinating on knowing how different a neonate is physiologically. Neonatology is one field that reflects the humongous advancements that happened in the medical field wether be a premie weighing 600gms or. 3.6kg Meconium aspirated baby, modern medicine has truly come so far in terms of medical management.

[towerblockers]

Lucy Letby Case Shaken: Experts Claim ‘No Murders’ in Neonatal Deaths, Blame Natural Causes and Poor Medical Care

Hey everyone, grab your coffee because we’ve got some news that’s stirring up the medical and legal communities alike. Lucy Letby, the former neonatal nurse who was convicted of the unthinkable – the murder of seven babies – might not be the villain we thought she was. In a press conference that felt more like a courtroom drama, an expert panel reviewed what they call “significant new medical…