NICU-WEB is an on-line reference source authored by the Division of Neonatology at the University of Washington for pediatric housestaff and for primary care providers in the WAMI area to support the divisional teaching, patient care and research mission. The future development of the site is being guided by the Pediatric Residency curriculum for neonatology and newborn medicine.

Each document has been authored by one or more members of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington based on a review of the literature. The documents are reviewed and updated periodically so please e-mail us with any errata.

This information is intended for use by physicians and other health care professionals (see also University of Washington disclaimer and Children's Hospital and Medical Center disclaimer). If you are a parent of a newborn in intensive care contact your local neonatologist or pediatrician with any questions.

The authors and editors of this on-line resource have made reasonable efforts to assure timely and accurate information. Nevertheless it is impossible to anticipate every situation and thus clinical judgement must be exercised when using any of this information.

If you are a provider in the WAMI region, you are welcome to call the MEDCON neonatologist for more individualized, detailed consultation at the following phone number: (206) 543-5300.

For information on assessing Internet accessible medical reference material see Assessing, Controlling and Assuring the Quality of Medical Information on the Internet.

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