Neonatology

Demonstrate deep knowledge of pathophysiological mechanisms and the natural history of prevalent perinatal diseases, as well as methods for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

Understand diagnostic-therapeutic procedures from medical history to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic-therapeutic studies, including their indication, utility, risks, and complications.

Perform actions in prevention, self-care, diagnosis, medical-surgical treatment, and rehabilitation with the support of current technological resources for comprehensive care of pediatric patients.

Apply current national and international regulations related to the discipline and quality healthcare, emphasizing patient safety.

Know theoretical aspects of the teaching-learning process applied to patient, family, and multidisciplinary healthcare team training related to their discipline.

Promote healthy lifestyle habits, identifying risk factors considering intercultural elements.

Apply information and communication technologies to daily practice.

Skillfully apply the most updated procedures and technical resources in Neonatology for prevention, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment of neonatal diseases.

Proficiently perform discipline-specific procedures, including care and assessment of low-risk and critically ill newborns, advanced neonatal resuscitation, placement of umbilical vascular accesses, orotracheal intubation, among others.

Integrate different medical issues of patients promptly and systematically to establish appropriate diagnoses, proposing the best therapeutic option.

Treat the sick individual as a biopsychosocial entity in their competence areas, including delivery rooms, nurseries, hospitalization, outpatient clinics, and intensive care units.

Maintain continuous communication that results in effective information exchange and proper relationships with patients, their families, and the healthcare team.

Plan a study and treatment program, including emergency cases and based on scientific criteria, with service quality principles to contribute to sustainable human development with equity and justice.

Perform medical-surgical activities in hospitalization departments, delivery rooms, nurseries, outpatient clinics, intensive care units, laboratory, and imaging.

Coordinate multidisciplinary care with other specialists to offer comprehensive therapeutic options.

Use the scientific method for clinical research and design research projects that address population health needs.

Have timely responsiveness to emerging diseases, establishing prevention and control strategies.

Apply ethical and deontological principles of medical practice.

Responsibly assume and serve health-disease process issues.

Achieve a positive and respectful relationship with patients, families, and the professional environment.

Prioritize medical decision-making in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation based on risk-benefit and cost-benefit balance to improve patient quality of life.

Show profound respect for the environment.

Have awareness of their social responsibility and importance within the healthcare system.

Exercise self-criticism to recognize limitations, seek support when necessary, and refer patients when appropriate.