Neonatology Course

Lesson 1 • Fetal-to-Neonatal Physiologic Transition

Covers cardiopulmonary, thermoregulatory, and metabolic changes at birth. Provides the physiologic basis for all subsequent neonatal assessment and intervention.

Lesson 2 • Apgar Scoring and Initial Stabilization

Explains the Apgar scoring system and its role in guiding immediate postnatal response. Links scoring outcomes to resuscitation decision-making.

Lesson 3 • Neonatal Gestational Age Assessment

Teaches validated scoring tools to classify newborns by gestational age and maturity. Accurate classification drives risk stratification and care planning.

Lesson 1 • Special Resuscitation Scenarios

Addresses preterm, congenital anomaly, and hydrops resuscitation adaptations. Builds decision-making flexibility beyond standard algorithm steps.

Lesson 2 • Delivery Room Preparation

Covers equipment checks, team roles, and risk factor identification before delivery. Preparedness reduces time-to-intervention and improves outcomes.

Lesson 3 • Positive Pressure Ventilation Techniques

Instructs mask sizing, seal technique, and ventilation rate for effective PPV. Proper PPV is the single most critical resuscitation intervention.

Lesson 4 • Chest Compressions and Medications

Details indications, technique, and coordination of compressions with ventilation. Covers epinephrine and volume expansion as resuscitation adjuncts.

Lesson 1 • Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn

Explains delayed lung fluid clearance, risk factors, and supportive management. Differentiating TTN from RDS prevents unnecessary interventions.

Lesson 2 • Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Addresses meconium pathophysiology, airway inflammation, and pulmonary hypertension risk. Management integrates respiratory support with hemodynamic monitoring.

Lesson 3 • Neonatal Respiratory Support Modalities

Compares nasal cannula, CPAP, HFNC, and mechanical ventilation indications and settings. Selecting the least invasive effective support reduces lung injury.

Lesson 4 • Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Covers surfactant deficiency pathophysiology, radiographic findings, and surfactant replacement therapy. RDS is the leading cause of morbidity in preterm neonates.

Lesson 1 • Patent Ductus Arteriosus Management

Explains hemodynamically significant PDA diagnosis, pharmacologic closure, and surgical ligation criteria. PDA management decisions directly affect respiratory and renal outcomes.

Lesson 2 • Prostaglandin Therapy and Cardiac Stabilization

Details prostaglandin E1 dosing, side effects, and monitoring for duct-dependent lesions. Stabilization bridges the neonate to definitive cardiac intervention.

Lesson 3 • Congenital Heart Disease Recognition

Covers cyanotic and acyanotic lesion categories, clinical signs, and hyperoxia test interpretation. Early recognition enables duct-dependent lesion stabilization.

Lesson 4 • Neonatal Shock Recognition and Treatment

Differentiates distributive, cardiogenic, hypovolemic, and obstructive shock in neonates. Targeted fluid and vasoactive therapy restores perfusion and prevents organ injury.

Lesson 1 • Diagnostic Workup for Suspected Sepsis

Details blood culture technique, CBC interpretation, CRP, and lumbar puncture indications. Accurate diagnostics minimize unnecessary antibiotic exposure.

Lesson 2 • Congenital Infections: TORCH and Beyond

Addresses toxoplasmosis, rubella, CMV, herpes, syphilis, and Zika clinical features and management. Congenital infections require long-term neurodevelopmental follow-up.

Lesson 3 • Antibiotic Therapy and Stewardship

Covers empiric regimens, culture-guided de-escalation, and duration principles. Stewardship preserves antibiotic efficacy and reduces resistance emergence.

Lesson 4 • Clinical Recognition of Neonatal Sepsis

Teaches subtle and overt sepsis signs, risk factor scoring, and differential diagnosis. Early recognition reduces mortality and antibiotic overuse.

Lesson 1 • Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Preterm Neonates

Explains IVH grading, risk factors, prevention strategies, and neurodevelopmental implications. Ultrasound surveillance guides clinical management and family counseling.

Lesson 2 • Neonatal Neurologic Examination

Teaches tone, reflexes, state, and cranial nerve assessment in term and preterm neonates. Systematic examination detects encephalopathy and focal deficits early.

Lesson 3 • Neonatal Neuroimaging Interpretation

Covers cranial ultrasound, MRI indications, and findings relevant to common neonatal brain injuries. Imaging guides prognosis and informs family discussions.

Lesson 4 • Neonatal Seizure Recognition and Treatment

Differentiates clinical and electrographic seizures, identifies etiology, and guides antiepileptic therapy. EEG monitoring is essential for accurate seizure diagnosis.

Lesson 1 • Neonatal Hypoglycemia Management

Defines hypoglycemia thresholds, risk groups, and stepwise treatment from feeding to IV dextrose. Persistent hypoglycemia requires evaluation for hyperinsulinism.

Lesson 2 • Neonatal Metabolic Disorders

Addresses inborn errors of metabolism, newborn screening interpretation, and acute metabolic crisis management. Early identification prevents irreversible neurologic damage.

Lesson 3 • Enteral Nutrition and Human Milk

Covers feeding initiation, advancement protocols, and the superiority of human milk for preterm neonates. Donor milk and fortification strategies optimize nutrient delivery.

Lesson 4 • Neonatal Fluid and Electrolyte Management

Covers insensible water loss, fluid requirements by gestational age, and electrolyte monitoring. Precise fluid balance prevents hypo- and hypernatremia and renal injury.

Lesson 1 • Necrotizing Enterocolitis Prevention and Management

Covers NEC pathogenesis, Bell staging, medical management, and surgical indications. NEC is the most devastating gastrointestinal emergency in preterm neonates.

Lesson 2 • Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening and Treatment

Details ROP staging, screening schedules, and anti-VEGF and laser treatment indications. Timely screening prevents blindness in the most vulnerable preterm population.

Lesson 3 • Discharge Planning and NICU Follow-Up

Covers readiness criteria, caregiver education, and high-risk infant follow-up program structure. Structured discharge reduces readmission and supports neurodevelopmental surveillance.

Lesson 4 • Delivery Room Management of Extreme Prematurity

Adapts resuscitation principles to the fragile preterm physiology, including plastic wrap and delayed cord clamping. Delivery room decisions set the trajectory for NICU outcomes.

Lesson 5 • NICU Environment and Developmental Care

Teaches noise, light, and handling reduction strategies that support neurodevelopment. Developmental care reduces stress and improves long-term neurobehavioral outcomes.