Challenges in neonatology and ethical considerations

Abstract EN

Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics, which has technologically advanced in the past 40 to 50 years.

“Neonatology” and “Neonatologist” were first introduced in 19601.

The first Sub-Board Examination and the first meeting in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine were held in 19751.

Medical care of an infant within the first twenty-eight days of life (a neonate) is provided in the neonatal intensive care units (NICU).

The patients of NICU include preterm infants, acutely ill-term infants and infants with congenital anomalies.

One of the great challenges in neonatology is managing smaller premature babies2,3,4.