Neonatology

Searches

• Medline Free Full Text Articles Search - "Neonatal Diseases"
  Free, full-text journal articles indexed in Medline with "Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities" as a subject focus.
• Medline Free Full Text Journals Search - "Neonatology"
  Free, full-text, English language, clinically-focused journal articles indexed in Medline with "Neonatology" as a subject focus.
• Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
  OMIM is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders, developed from Victor McKusick's textbook, that includes detailed clinical synopses and descriptions of basic science discoveries and research. OMIM offers hyperlinks to Medline records, sequence records, the cytogenetic map location of genes, and related databases. The resource is continuously updated, well-referenced, and searchable by keywords, gene symbol, disease, or chromosomal location. John Hopkins University and the National Center for Biotechnology Information, NIH.

Full Text / MultiMedia

• Archives of Disease in Childhood
  Free full text journal articles.
• NetScut NICU Survival Guide at Georgetown
  A quick-reference guide that offers residents and practitioners information about neonatal management including ventilator management, surfactant administration, and fluid therapy. Authored by Jack Welch, M.D., Ph.D., Georgetown University.
• Multiple Congenital Anomaly/Mental Retardation Syndromes
  Monographs with disease summaries on approximately 700 syndromes in which multiple congenital anomalies are associated with mental retardation. Includes synonyms, historical references, hyperlinks to descriptions in the "Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man", and Medline links. Authored by Stanley Jablonski and supported by the National Library of Medicine. Last updated November 2001. Searchable.
• Neonatology Powerpoints at Texas Tech
  Resident presentations.
• Newborn Screening Practitioner's Manual
  A guideline to newborn screen tests, specimen collection, testing methods, and result interpretation. 3rd edition, April 2002. In PDF format. Mountain States Genetics Network.
• Fetal and Young Child Nervous System at Iowa
  The illustrated story of the development and maldevelopment of the brain that covers subjects such as brain embryogenesis, postnatal brain development, and neural tube defects. University of Iowa.

Journals

• NeoReviews
  $ The online-only journal for neonatal and perinatal specialists. Publishes high quality reviews and commentaries on important topics in neonatal-perinatal medicine. Full text 2000-present. Subscription required. Subscription fee. American Academy of Pediatrics and HighWire Press.
• Biology of the Neonate
  $  REG Publishes original reports and brief communications related to fetal and neonatal research, including basic and clinically oriented investigations. Free access to TOCs, and abstracts, 1996-present. Free subscription to eTOCs. Access to full text restricted to subscribers. Fee registration for full text. S.Karger AG.
• Clinics in Perinatology
  $ Each issue reviews diagnostic and management techniques for a single clinical problem in Perinatology. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=PureSearch&db=pubmed&details_term=%22Clin%20Perinatol%22%5BJournal%5D. Subscription fee. Free abstracts. W. B. Saunders Co.
• Fetal and Maternal Medicine Review
  $  REG Publishes review articles on fetal pathophysiology, maternal medicine, neonatology, and postpartum care. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1996-present. Fee registration for full text. Cambridge University Press.
• Journal of Perinatal Medicine
  $ Official journal of the World Association of Perinatal Medicine. Publishes original contributions reporting clinical and experimental research, invited review articles, technical notes, and short communications. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1997-present. Access to full text restricted to subscribers. Searchable. Subscription fee. Walter de Gruyter, Berlin.
• Prenatal Diagnosis
  $  REG Publishes reports of original research related to intrauterine development, early diagnosis of fetal abnormality, antenatal care, medical and surgical treatment of fetal disorders. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1996-present. Access to full text restricted to subscribers, 1997-present. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Prenat+Diagn%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. John Wiley & Sons.
• Images in Paediatric Cardiology (Malta)
  An international electronic journal which offers original articles, reviews, case reports, and letters with high quality images such as x-rays, patient photographs, electrocardiography, echocardiography, angiography, and animations. 1999-present. Department of Health Information, Malta.
• Journal of Neonatal Nursing
  The official journal of the UK Neonatal Nurses Association. Publishes editorials, original articles, CE and education articles, and clinical reviews on neonatal care. Free access to TOCs, abstracts, and selected full text. 1994-present.
• Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Neonatal Nursing
  Publishes clinical studies, reviews, opinions, editorials, and articles related to clinical practice. 1985-present, and full text 2000-present. Free subscription to eTOCs. Official journal of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22J+Obstet+Gynecol+Neonatal+Nurs%22[Jour].
• Neonatology Journals at Medbioworld
  A comprehensive directory of weblinks for journals in this specialty.
• Developmental Neuroscience
  $ A multidisciplinary journal publishing original research papers and reviews of basic and clinical studies covering all stages of vertebrate and human development. Subscription fee. Free abstracts. S.Karger AG, Basel.

Textbooks

• Iowa Neonatology Handbook
  A handbook from Iowa Hospital's Division of Neonatology which offers protocols outlining rational approaches to the care of critically ill neonates.
• Neonatal Handbook (Au)
  Evidence-based topic reviews on the assessment and management of 94 common conditions encountered during the early newborn period. The Victorian Government Department of Human Services contributed financial assistance that enabled these guidelines to be published.
• Neonatology - Family Practice Notebook
  A section from an ongoing compendium of the diagnosis and management of common medical problems seen in Family Practice. Family Practice Notebook, LLC.
• The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy-Disturbances in Newborns and Infants
  An overview of neonatal conditions and disorders, from the world's post popular medical textbook, that covers etiology and pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, laboratory tests, diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis. Searchable, with hypertext links to related chapters. Merck and Co., Inc.
• The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy: Pediatrics
  The most popular medical textbook offers sections on pediatric diseases etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, laboratory tests, therapy and prognosis. Coverage includes developmental problems and physical conditions in adolescence. Searchable, with hypertext links to related chapters. Merck & Co., Inc.

Major Sites / Home Pages

• GeneTests-GeneClinics
  REG A searchable data base of current reviews on 120 plus inherited disorders which includes descriptions of diagnosis, genetic characteristics, clinical features, and genetic counseling. Provides basic information on the use of genetic services and links to genomic databases, PubMed, OMIM, patient resources, and guidelines. Includes international directories of genetic testing laboratories and prenatal diagnosis clinics. University of Washington, Seattle and National Institutes of Health. Free registration.
• The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  An organization of over 2,000 members dedicated to improving prenatal care. This website presents news, issues, information on clinical trials and registries, meetings and fellowship opportunities, a searchable list of physicians-members of the Society, and an "Ask the Staff" section.
• National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
  Presents news & events, reports of research, epidemiology & statistical data, publications, research resources, funding opportunities, employment & fellowships, and a searchable collection or factsheets related to developmental biology and child health care. National Institute of Child Health & Human Development.
• British Maternal & Fetal Medicine Society
  Presents information about the Society, meetings, courses, guideline bank, and links to related Web resources.
• Neonatology on the Web
  A web project which includes medication factsheets, guidelines, research papers, and teaching files. Ray Duncan, M.D.
• NICU-Web at Washington
  An online reference for pediatric housestaff, residents, and primary care providers which presents factsheets on diagnoses, procedure descriptions, interventions, and guidelines. Division of Neonatology, University of Washington.
• British Association of Perinatal Medicine
  Presents information about the Association and its activities, news, meetings, publications, standards and guidelines.
• Neonatology Associations at Medbioworld
  A comprehensive directory of weblinks for associations in this specialty.

Procedures

• Apgar Score Calculator
  Pull down pick list with questions assessing a newborn infant. National Center for Emergency Medicine Informatics.

Practice Guidelines / FAQs

• American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statements
  The full text of more than 300 official policy statements, clinical practice guidelines, and model bills. The statements are posted at the AAP website after their publication in "Pediatrics' or the "AAP News", and reviewed every three years. Searchable.
• Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Practice Guidelines at NGC
  Structured summaries and full text of clinical practice guidelines from various medical societies and organizations. Allows browsing by MeSH categories and keyword searching. The National Guideline Clearinghouse, U.S. Government Agency for Health Care Policy and Research.
• NICHD Cochrane Neonatal Home Page
  A collection of evidence-based, systematic reviews of medical literature that address controversies in neonatology best practice. The reviews include background information, methods, results, characteristics of included studies, references, data tables, and graphs. Cochrane Neonatal Collaborative Review Group and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
• ILCOR Advisory Statement on Neonatal Resuscitation
  Guideline and position paper from the Pediatric Working Group of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation, ILCOR, AAP, AHA, NRC, and others. Published in Pediatrics, February/March & April 1999. American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Pregnancy and Newborn Guidelines
  A directory of weblinks maintained by the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
• Recommended Standards for Newborn ICU Design
  Report of the Fifth Consensus Conference on Newborn ICU Design, January 2002. Committee to Establish Recommended Standards for Newborn ICU Design.

Images, Path./Clinical

• WebPath Pediatric-Perinatal Pathology
  Presents a large collection of gross and microscopic images, with descriptive text, of various malformations and congenital defects. Includes facial abnormalities, anencephaly, neural tube defects, GI malformations, tumors, congenital infections, IVH, etc. University of Utah.
• Fetal Echocardiography Homepage
  Library of fetal echocardiography images both normal and abnormal, and a library of interesting cases. Includes gestational age calculator and a discussion forum. Univ. of Pennsylvania.

Images, X-Ray

• Neonatal Chest Diseases at Iowa
  Examples of normal and abnormal neonatal chest x-rays and their interpretation. Searchable. Children's Virtual Hospital, University of Iowa.
• Congenital Abnormalities of the Lung
  X-rays and descriptions of several congenital pulmonary conditions including AVM, cystic adenomatoid malformation and lymphangiectasis. By Michael Shreve, M.D., University of Minnesota.

CME

• eNeonatal Review for CME
  Free slide show programs on current topics in neonatal critical care, ex., "Neonatal Resuscitation". Johns Hopkins University.

Patient Education

• Pregnancy & Newborns from Familydoctor
  A large collection of handouts for new parents and parents-to-be about pregnancy and childbirth, common conditions in newborns, medical care, preventing SIDS, feeding and communications with a baby, etc. KidsHealth on Familydoctor.org. American Academy of Family Physicians.
• Breastfeeding from LLLI
  Presents information about breastfeeding, FAQs, related articles, support groups, and links to other Web resources from an organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. La Leche League Inernational.
• Developmental Progress Clinic On-Line Resource Center
  Descriptions of neonatal conditions, medical complications, developmental milestones of premature children, and links to related Web resources. Searchable. Emory University.
• Familydoctor.org - Children
  A large collection of fact sheets, handouts, and flowcharts for parents regarding health problems, infectious diseases, and genetic disorders of children. American Academy of Family Physicians.
• March of Dimes Fact Sheets
  A collection of fact sheets on pregnancy and pregnancy loss, prenatal screening, infectious diseases during pregnancy, birth defects and genetics, news, infant health statistics, etc. March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation .
• American Association for Premature Infants
  National advocacy organization dedicated to improving the quality of health, developmental and educational services for premature infants, children and their families. Includes publications, support groups, Apgar scoring, glossary, immunization chart, links to related web sites. Hosted by Exodus Online Services.
• Breastfeeding.com
  Resource for breastfeeding news, information, and services. Includes art & photo gallery, breastfeeding & fashion tips, growth charts, Q&A, online shopping, etc.
• Cerebral Palsy
  A multimedia tutorial for parents and children. Presents causes of CP, problems, therapy, equipment. Created by Kathleen C. Borowitz. University of Virginia Health Sciences Center.
• For Parents of Preemies
  Includes answers to frequently asked questions, such as chances for survival/disability, common problems and diseases, emotional support, later complications. In English and Spanish. By Jane E. Brazy. University of Wisconsin and Meriter Hospital, Madison.
• Genetic Alliance
  An international coalition representing consumer and health professional organizations supporting individuals with genetic conditions presents news, disease information, programs, social, ethical & policy issues, publications, glossary of genetic terms, support groups, and other resources. Searchable.
• KidSource OnLine - Newborns
  Presents information about the most common diseases, newborn care & safety, safety products, disabilities, parenting, nutrition, and links to related web sites. Kidsource OnLine, Inc.
• Pregnancy and Newborns
  Over 100 articles on pregnancy and newborn care for parents. Includes sections about growth, development, communication, feeding, learning, movement, sleep, etc. Searchable. KidsHealth for Parents. The Nemours Foundation.
• Primer on Preemies
  Information for parents about premature infants, neonatal intensive care, and common health prolems. Searchable. KidsHealth for Parents. The Nemours Foundation.
• The Preemie Place
  Provides support to parents, family, and friends of premature babies. Presents forum and short articles discussing risks of preterm delivery, NICU, problems at home, practical tips for schooldays, and a comprehensive list of links to related Web resources.
• Zero to Three
  Provides information about healthy development of infants and toddlers for parents and health professionals; includes news, publications, tips, resource list. National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families.
• Newborn Screening Forum
  Newborns screening knowledge exchange, a forum including news and educational materials about newborn screening programs and related issues. Searchable. NewbornScreening.Com.
• Premature-infant.com
  A resource for preemie parents and healthcare providers. Includes information about care of premature infant for parents and nurses, publications, NICU do's & don'ts, and other resources. Maintained by Dianne Maroney.

Directories

• Perinatology.com Website
  A collection of references and weblinks regarding perinatal disease. The San Gabriel Valley Perinatal Medical Group.
• Genetic and Rare Conditions at University of Kansas
  A database of information on specific genetic disorders that includes contact information for patient support organizations and professional societies and weblinks to databases and educational materials. Genetics Education Center, University of Kansas Medical Center.
• Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities from Karolinska Institute
  A large collection of web resources related to neonatal care, diseases, abnormalities, genetic testing and disorders. Karolinska Institute Library, Stockholm.

Educational Materials

• CDC Growth Charts:United States
  Growth charts for various age groups compiled by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide height and weight growth standards to assess child development. PDF files. National Center for Health Statistics, CDC.
• CDC National Center for Health Statistics Birth Data
  Collection of many useful health care and demographic statistics, news releases, and fact sheets including state and national birth rates, neonatal mortality rates, trends in vaginal and cesarean births, etc. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
• Fetal Medicine (UK)
  Tutorials and images of common pathologies in fetal medicine.
• Guide to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  A housestaff manual for the NICU including commonly used drugs, neonatal apnea, hyperalimentation, fluid calculation & guidelines, artificial surfactants, procedures, etc. Children's Hospital-St.Paul.
• Scoring Systems for ICU and Surgical Patients from SFAR (France)
  On-line versions of several neonatal, pediatric and adult acuity and outcome scoring systems. Includes CRIP, SNAP, and PRISM. English, French. French Society for Anesthesia and Resuscitation.
• The Tiniest Babies
  Registry of the world's smallest surviving babies with birth weight less than 400 grams. Includes lists by date of birth and birth weight. Collecting data on the long-term health, growth, and development of this group of infants, new cases, corrections and updates. Division of Neonatology, University of Iowa.
• Classic Resources in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  Full text and scanned images of numerous classic essays, research papers, and textbooks in neonatal medicine. Includes William Cadogan's 1749 "Essay upon Nursing and the Management of Children" and Pierre Budin's "The Nursling." Neonatology on the Web.
• EasyCalc Neonatal Calculator
  Calculates neonatal infusions and drips for electrolytes, heparin, glucose, insulin, lidocaine, streptokinase, and other drugs. Includes other useful calculations. Neonatology WebRing by Denis Azzopardi.
• Neonatal Intensive Care Reference Materials
  Data on medications, Apgar scoring, lab values, differential diagnoses, guidelines, etc. Neonatology on the Web.
• Pediatric Cardiology Teaching Resources at Kansas
  Teaching resources, for health sciences faculty and students, focused on congenital heart defects. Includes diagrams, radiographs, echocardiograms, and ECGs. University of Kansas Medical Center, Children's Center.
• Perinatology Calculators
  Various on-line calculators for perinatologists including fetal biometry, HCG half life, risk for chromosomal abnormalities, peak flow, and neonatal morbidity. Focus Information Technology .
• OB-GYN Ultrasound Online
  $  REG An interactive journal on prenatal ultrasound. Includes teaching files, interesting cases, reviews of current literature, charts and tables. Edited by Peter W. Callen, M.D. Fee registration. Subscription fee. University of California - San Francisco.
• Pregnancy Calculator
  Calculates estimated due date based on the entered data. Division of General Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin.
• APGAR Scoring for Newborns
  A table of newborn assessment measurements that determines the need for resuscitative measures. Childbirth.org.
• Dying to Have a Baby
  A treatise on the history of childbirth including the evolution of delivery techniques. University of Manitoba.
• Mortality Risk Calculator for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
  Users enter mean airway pressure and FiO2 at 60 days of age. The mortality risk in the chronically ventilated infants with BPD is calculated. University of Washington Medical Center.
• Neonatology Teaching Files, Outlines, and Guidelines
  A directory of articles and teaching materials on neonatal diseases and conditions. Neonatology on the Web.
• New Children's Hospital Handbook
  $  REG An online handbook for residents that covers pediatric clinical care in the hospital setting. Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Westmead, N.S.W. Australia. Fee registration. Subscription fee.
• Rational Therapeutics for Infants and Children: Workshop Summary
  Recommendations from a workshop on research and development of drugs, biologics, and medical devices, that cover the physiology, metabolism, disease states, and pharmacokinetics of drug therapy in children. PDF format. Published 2000. Institute of Medicine and National Academy Press.

Classifieds

• On-Line Directory of Neonatology Positions
  Free directory of positions wanted and positions offered for all types of patient care personnel in neonatal-perinatal health care. Neonatology on the Web.

Forums

• FAMDEL Group on Family Centered Perinatal Care Mail List
  This list is organized by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Group on Family Centered Perinatal Care. It is directed at group members, and others teaching and providing pregnancy care in Family Medicine. The list is open to all who are interested. You can join by sending the message "subscribe FAMDEL your name" to mailserv@asri.edu.
• PREEMIE-L Parents of Premature Babies Mail List
  A mail list dedicated to discussions among members of a non-profit foundation supporting families with children born six weeks or more before due date. Presents FAQs, a chat room, publications, and links to related web resources. Maintained by Anne Casey.
• Neonatal Talk
  A discussion mailing list for neonatal nurses and other healthcare professionals interested in the neonatal field. Devoted to the discussion of neonatal intensive care issues, clinical practice, professional issues, and new products. Hosted by the UK Neonatal Nurses Association.
• NICU-NET
  An International Discussion Forum for Neonatology, focused on neonatal intensive care issues. University of Washington, Seattle.