Neonatologist ·
Vinmec Da Nang , Da Nang, Vietnam
23 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Vietnamese
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A neonatologist is a pediatric specialist who focuses on the medical care of newborn babies, especially those who are premature, critically ill, or born with health complications.
A baby may need a neonatologist if they are born prematurely, have breathing difficulties, low birth weight, infections, birth defects, or require intensive care immediately after birth.
A neonatologist leads the medical team in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), providing specialised treatment, monitoring vital functions, and managing life-support systems for critically ill newborns.
Yes, neonatologists often attend high-risk or complicated deliveries to ensure immediate medical support for babies who may need emergency care after birth.
They treat conditions like respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal infections, jaundice, sepsis, congenital abnormalities, feeding difficulties, and complications related to premature birth.
A paediatrician provides routine medical care for children from birth through adolescence, while a neonatologist specialises in treating newborns with serious health issues, especially in the first 28 days of life.
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