[Neonatology] Introduction

Neonatologists specialise in diseases of neonates (newborns).
There is significant overlap with paediatrics and medical genetics. 

 

Etymology

Latin neonātus, neonāta, neonātum = newborn
Ancient Greek λογία (logia) = study

Subspecialties

 

History taking

 

Physical examination

 

Relevant problems:

• Congenital diseases
• Congenital heart disease
• Complications of labour

Neonatal diseases

 

Relevant diseases:

• Diseases of premature infants
• Retinopathy of prematurity
• Newborn respiratory distress syndrome
• Periventricular leukomalacia 
• Bronchopulmonary dysplasia

• Developmental dysplasia of the hip
• Meconium aspiration syndrome
• Neonatal jaundice
• Intraventricular haemorrhage
• Necrotising enterocolitis
• Pyloric stenosis
• Duodenal atresia
• Congenital heart disease
• Neonatal sepsis