Tag Ricardo J. Rodriguez

Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine

Selected Procedures in Neonatology

Introduction Procedural skills are an important component of care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Procedures have inherent risks and can be the source of significant morbidity and mortality if the proper techniques are not applied. Historically, the acquisition…

Klaus and Fanaroff's Care of the High-Risk Neonate
March 22, 2024

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Neonatal Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common gastrointestinal emergency in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It is primarily a disease of prematurity, with only 10% of affected infants born after 36 weeks of gestation. NEC contributes significantly to short-term…

Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease
December 29, 2023