99nicu Forums - Blogs http://www.99nicu.org/forum/blog.php 99nicu.org Internet community for professionals working in neonatal medicine and research en Fri, 18 May 2012 13:51:59 GMT vBulletin 30 http://www.99nicu.org/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg 99nicu Forums - Blogs http://www.99nicu.org/forum/blog.php Time for a Tour to the Arabian Peninsula. PDA/epi-lectures guaranteed! http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?110-Time-for-a-Tour-to-the-Arabian-Peninsula-PDA-epi-lectures-guaranteed! Wed, 09 May 2012 07:40:28 GMT I will go on tour to the Arabian Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabian_Peninsula), and lecture about PDA diagnosis and treatment, 25-29/5.... I will go on tour to the Arabian Peninsula, and lecture about PDA diagnosis and treatment, 25-29/5. My ambition is to share news and views on ductal problems, from my dual perspective as neonatologist and clinical epidemiologist.

It will be my first visit to the region, and I am looking forward to it very much, not only for my wish to go on a guided tour of the Desert :).

First of all, I hope to meet many of you, as I know that many neonatal staff in the Arabic countries are active members here. And, secondly, I will be able to meet the "99nicu co-driver" Habib, aka JACK, for the first time IRL. I am more than grateful to him for joining in 2007 and helping me to "resuscitate" 99nicu.org in 2008.

I will give lectures in Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and I will post details on times and venues as soon as I get them.

UPDATE - TIMES AND VENUES:
Dubai: Practical Pediatric Workshop at Taj Palace Hotel, 26/5, 15:30-16:15
KSA: Marriott hotel in Riyadh, 27/5, 19:00 (07:00 PM)
Kuwait:Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida’a, 28/5, 20:00 (08:00 PM) ]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?110-Time-for-a-Tour-to-the-Arabian-Peninsula-PDA-epi-lectures-guaranteed! I did technical maintenance. And survived. http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?109-I-did-technical-maintenance-And-survived Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:05:46 GMT During the last few days you might have noticed that 99nicu has been offline sometimes, due to technical maintenance. I needed to upgrade the... During the last few days you might have noticed that 99nicu has been offline sometimes, due to technical maintenance.
I needed to upgrade the software that 99nicu.org is based upon (vBulletin), and also need to compile new versions of the iOS and Android app.

Since we started, I have done software installations and upgrades (auto-didactic with computers) but the more complex these softwares become, the more I sweat before I do this technical maintenance. And, I also feel kind of responsible for the hundreds of people browsing 99nicu every day.
If things go wrong, I'd be like a man in a dark forest with the torch just stopped working. I.e. completely lost... and offline.

Keep fingers crossed that we manage to get funding in the future to out-source the whole technical backend of 99nicu. ]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?109-I-did-technical-maintenance-And-survived Greetings from the Stockholm Tube http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?108-Greetings-from-the-Stockholm-Tube Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:15:05 GMT Am on the way to work, writing this post on the 99nicu iPhone app :). Have a weekend shift in the NICU. Feels good to do some hospital work for a... Am on the way to work, writing this post on the 99nicu iPhone app :).

Have a weekend shift in the NICU. Feels good to do some hospital work for a change, as I am on paternity leave now with our daughter :cool:

Domestics - also work for a doc! ]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?108-Greetings-from-the-Stockholm-Tube Review articles of EBNEO topics now online at Acta Paediatrica http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?107-Review-articles-of-EBNEO-topics-now-online-at-Acta-Paediatrica Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:05:16 GMT The conference Evidence-based Neonatology (EBNEO) in Stockholm 2011 was much about the 99nicu community going IRL. I am very happy that we managed to... The conference Evidence-based Neonatology (EBNEO) in Stockholm 2011 was much about the 99nicu community going IRL. I am very happy that we managed to launch the event. And, as you may know already, there will be a 2nd EBNEO conference, 13-16 March 2013, in Egypt.

But today I'd just like to tell everyone that review articles of topics presented at the 1st EBNEO in Stockholm are now available on-line, published in a digital supplement in Acta Paediatrica.

All articles are available in free full-text format.

Click here to read the supplement.

If you want to stay tuned about future EBNEO announcements and news, visit www.ebneo.org and www.ebneo2013.com ]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?107-Review-articles-of-EBNEO-topics-now-online-at-Acta-Paediatrica the 99nicu iPhone app - soon official :) http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?105-the-99nicu-iPhone-app-soon-official-) Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:33:06 GMT The 99nicu iPhone app has just been approved by Apple and is now available on iTunes store. Free of charge and free from ads, of course. One nice... The 99nicu iPhone app has just been approved by Apple and is now available on iTunes store.
Free of charge and free from ads, of course.

One nice feature is that posts from the app is marked "Posted from iPhone app" :)

Here's the link to iTunes. On your iPhone, search in iTunes store for "99nicu" and you'll find it.

]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?105-the-99nicu-iPhone-app-soon-official-) the first 99nicu app - for telephones on Android (-s) http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?104-the-first-99nicu-app-for-telephones-on-Android-(-s) Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:13:54 GMT I should make this announcement later but cannot refrain from telling you half the story now :) There is now a 99nicu app, at least for telephones... I should make this announcement later but cannot refrain from telling you half the story now :)

There is now a 99nicu app, at least for telephones running Android.
Click here to download it from Android market.

One nice feature is... when you post from the app, your posts get marked "Posted from Android app". Please try!


(you may wonder about the second half of the story... yes, we have an iphone app in pipeline... But the process to have it approved by Apple (Almighty) is more complicated. So, iphone user, you need some patience.) ]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?104-the-first-99nicu-app-for-telephones-on-Android-(-s) Happy Holidays! http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?103-Happy-Holidays! Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:46:52 GMT

I'd just like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

And, also thank all the many people sharing their expertise in the forums, both as questions and as comments.

During 2011, we had some very positive emails from members telling how discussions here changed practise (and probably outcomes too).
Which makes me believe even stronger in this kind of crowdsourcing.

For next year, we will announce some new and cool features, making 99nicu even more useful... stay connected :) ]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?103-Happy-Holidays! Sneak preview... http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?101-Sneak-preview Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:24:34 GMT Here 's a sneak preview of something we're working on...

If all goes well, we'll tell the rest in January :)

]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?101-Sneak-preview <![CDATA[Baby explores "Atlas of neonatal brain sonography"]]> http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?100-Baby-explores-quot-Atlas-of-neonatal-brain-sonography-quot Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:42:48 GMT Bought a new book and my daughter (11 months old now) takes a closer look...
(and yes, she reads more suitable "look - a flower" books too)



If you wonder whether Atlas of neonatal brain sonography suits your child, read the review here, and buy it from Amazon here. ]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?100-Baby-explores-quot-Atlas-of-neonatal-brain-sonography-quot Work with me! http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?99-Work-with-me! Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:09:57 GMT I work at a Karolinska unit located at Danderyd Hospital, with 10.000 deliveries per year, the largest delivery unit in Sweden. In fact, almost... I work at a Karolinska unit located at Danderyd Hospital, with 10.000 deliveries per year, the largest delivery unit in Sweden.

In fact, almost 10% of ALL Swedish babies are born here (110.000 Swedes are born/year)!

We have several vacant positions for qualified neonatologists.

Work with me!

Applicants must speak Swedish or other Scandinavian languages. PM me for more info or email the head of the unit bjorn.westrup@karolinska.se

Click here for more info in Swedish, and here for more info in English. ]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?99-Work-with-me! Swedes in NY http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?97-Swedes-in-NY Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:01:22 GMT I'm visiting New York over the weekend, with my 15y old son. No neonatal business trip, just a mini-holiday.

What we do? Nothing much really, just enjoying this super-urban city. NY is friendly and tolerant, but also stressful and a spectrum of extremes. Not an unexpected observation. After all, this is a city with a population approx the same as the entire Sweden.

Sweden just seems - small-scale, uniform and predictable (and boring!). We are used to much less surprises around the next corner. But also less societal tension within a more narrow spectrum.

We are going back today, but I hope there will be a new trip to the US soon.

Click here to view a few photos that I uploaded to "My albums".
Attached Images
]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?97-Swedes-in-NY The Evidence-based Neonatology conference - we will be back! http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?94-The-Evidence-based-Neonatology-conference-we-will-be-back! Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:16:25 GMT Ten days have passed since the conference Evidence-based Neonatology closed, and all speakers and delegates travelled back to their 35 countries. We... Ten days have passed since the conference Evidence-based Neonatology closed, and all speakers and delegates travelled back to their 35 countries. We have not yet received the results from the course evaluation, but I believe the conference was a great success! At least, many delegates and speakers told us that it was!

I hope we will not disappoint the many delegates who asked for the 2nd EBNEO conference...
(click here to subscribe to email updates from www.ebneo.org)

I am very happy we managed to make EBNEO happen. Our original plan was to house the conference at a venue in the archipelago. However, in March when we had to make the definite booking, the number of delegates was far from enough to make the event possible. And, I hereby admit... it was close that we cancelled the whole thing... but we decided to move meeting to Karolinska university hospital. "The rest is history" :)

Personal impressions and reflections from these days:
(if you feel uncertain about what I mean, see the conference at http://webbtv.nu/ebneo2011)

  • Textbooks are out, Internet is the new cool :cool:
  • Diagnostic tests for sepsis - there is no Holy grail. (but a combo of CRP, IL-8, and six other markers might do part of the trick)
  • Catheter-related infections CAN be prevented.
  • Hyperbilirubinemia is difficult to pronounce many times in a row, but it is important to have clear instructions how to handle it.
  • CPAP is good for preterm infants. And surfactant too.
  • Individual patient data meta-analysis, sounds boring but is a really cool tool!
  • Hypothermia is safe and prevents brain injuries in some, but 50% of cooled babies still have an adverse outcome.
  • Better drugs for treatment of neonatal seizures are needed.
  • Inotropes starting on D are commonly used, but maybe we should use these drugs in alphabetical order instead. (adrenalin...)
  • PDA treatment: there is no jury out. Yet.
  • Oxygenation - don't use to much (term infant), AND don't use too little (preterm infants).
  • Prevent BPD - and you don't need to treat it.
  • iNO in preterm infants: so much effort into the EUNO study for... nada.
  • Want to reduce NEC - travel to Japan!
  • Prevent pain. If this is not possible, treat it well!
  • ROP? www.winrop.com
  • Does family-centered care make dads sad?
  • Questionnaire on priorities - it is important to know what the parents are thinking.
  • Neonatal research idea? Think big! Think together!
]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?94-The-Evidence-based-Neonatology-conference-we-will-be-back! EBNEO tweets, photos and web cast! Open access :) http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?93-EBNEO-tweets-photos-and-web-cast!-Open-access-) Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:57:22 GMT You can now view photos from EBNEO on flickr.com and also see the lectures on the web, open for all! The link to flickr is... You can now view photos from EBNEO on flickr.com and also see the lectures on the web, open for all!

The link to flickr is http://www.flickr.com/photos/ebneo, and the EBNEO web cast is online at http://www.webbtv.nu/ebneo2011. The web cast will be online during one year, till 1 June 2012. The web cast is available free of charge, but viewers need to submit their email address to see it.

Please feel free to share the links to the photos and the web cast to your neonatal friends!


BTW, in case you missed all tweets from the conference: http://twitter.com/ebneo


]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?93-EBNEO-tweets-photos-and-web-cast!-Open-access-) ebneo 2011 http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?92-ebneo-2011 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:56:08 GMT hello to everyone, we are leaving Stockholm today after a wonderful educative and progressive conference of evidence based neonatology. We had nice... hello to everyone,
we are leaving Stockholm today after a wonderful educative and progressive conference of evidence based neonatology.
We had nice interactive sessions lectured by topclass professionals. Had a nice boat trip coupled with a nice welcome function.
Got into touch with new friends. Personally had direct interaction with the team members who have been known to us only through cyberspace.
Nice experience and we like to thank everyone.
see you next time with more to learn.
bye now
selvan
Lotus Hospital
Erode, Indai ]]> selvanr4 http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?92-ebneo-2011 Evidence-based Neonatology conference http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?91-Evidence-based-Neonatology-conference Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:18:56 GMT Just a few quick snap-shots from the EBNEO conference that is taking place in Stockholm since today.
Great meeting!

Until there's time for a full report :) follow the lite twitter feed at http://twitter.com/ebneo






]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?91-Evidence-based-Neonatology-conference Five great years. (or, five years checking emails) http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?90-Five-great-years-(or-five-years-checking-emails) Wed, 11 May 2011 19:48:40 GMT Sometimes, taking a new direction make the unexpected happen. When we started 99nicu in May 2006, I did not think much about the long-term... Sometimes, taking a new direction make the unexpected happen.

When we started 99nicu in May 2006, I did not think much about the long-term perspective. I just came up with "a brilliant idea" and convinced a few colleagues that we should start something good and useful. For the world. Ever since I was a medical student, working with international student exchange, I had believed in collaboration outside-the-local-box. When we meet, we get friends. And, friends help each other.

During these five years, I have seen 99nicu develop into... something more than just a good and useful web site! We created a highly niched community, with a friendly athmosphere.

Many people have asked for advice, but even more people have shared from their expertise. Geographical boundaries or time zones have not been limiting factors.

For myself, 99nicu has changed my life. I have met new friends. I have learned about how neonatal medicine is practised around the world. And... I have been reading emails... :)

Former and current 99nicu Team fellows, myself included, have spent many hours house-keeping the forums. But, as a community is made up of its members (I realize this sounds like some kind of communism, but it's true), 99nicu has thrived only thanks to you. Therefore, I want to salute you. ]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?90-Five-great-years-(or-five-years-checking-emails) Bicycle for the mind http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?88-Bicycle-for-the-mind Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:31:09 GMT *Computers are like bicycles for the mind! * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0m3sPU8sVU Computers are like bicycles for the mind!

]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?88-Bicycle-for-the-mind Baby born in Berlin. MRI-picture and webcam. http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?87-Baby-born-in-Berlin-MRI-picture-and-webcam Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:18:03 GMT Image: http://99nicu.org/images1/birth.jpg In case you have missed this... Researchers at the Charité university hospital in Berlin, Germany,...
In case you have missed this...

Researchers at the Charité university hospital in Berlin, Germany, had (convinced?) a pregnant woman to deliver her baby in an MRI camera!

Spectacular experiment! Creating buzz and headlines!

If you ask me, this is a great combination of great PR work and serious research. Everyone involved gets fame and cred (also the baby I hope), and the research group will be granted to take their work to new heights. We need to learn more about the birthday, probably the most hazardous day in our lifes (if we don’t consider our very last day, lethal as it is...) The actual journey to life, so often complicated (as you know), needs more researched.

Off-topic: while browsing the Charité web I found an extraordinary webcam. These German cranes make me... happy! ]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?87-Baby-born-in-Berlin-MRI-picture-and-webcam The meta perspective of the world - the latest 200 years http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?86-The-meta-perspective-of-the-world-the-latest-200-years Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:02:08 GMT Hans Rosling (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Rosling): * Swedish * physician * international health researcher * founder of Gapminder.org... Hans Rosling:


You may have seen his talks on Youtube or TED before, but in case you haven't, enjoy this!

]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?86-The-meta-perspective-of-the-world-the-latest-200-years Babies, the Swedish Prince Carl Philip, research and myself http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?85-Babies-the-Swedish-Prince-Carl-Philip-research-and-myself Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:49:19 GMT Two years ago, I wrote about a large project that I initiated with another colleague and a "premiee"-parent, "Small child foundation" (Swe. Lilla barnet fond). The idea was to create a nation-wide charity foundation for research about newborn babies and their future health. Similar to March of Dimes. The "Lilla barnets fond" was officially founded late 2008, and since then we have worked hard (as volunteers) with strategic issues, including fund-raising and PR.

This is a follow-up report with royal gossip! :)

Yesterday we achieved a major milestone. The Swedish Prince Carl Philip, the official patron/protector of Lilla barnets fond, handed over the first research grants to the research projects, which were top-ranked by the foundation's scientific committee. In total, the researchers recieved 260.000 SEK (about 27500 EUR / 38000 USD).

After the meeting, I and a few other board members met up with Prince Carl Philip and informed about our future ideas. Prince Carl Philip was very interested of neonatal care issues! He even wanted to be specifically involved in a future campaign...

Picture? Here! And here! ]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?85-Babies-the-Swedish-Prince-Carl-Philip-research-and-myself 100 questions to ask your children http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?84-100-questions-to-ask-your-children Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:16:05 GMT Recently i came across this list of questions based on a book by a similar name. I find the questions interesting . have a look !!! 100 Questions... Recently i came across this list of questions based on a book by a similar name. I find the questions interesting . have a look !!!
100 Questions for Parents to Ask Kids

1. Tell me the five best things about you. 2. What does the word "success" mean to you? 3. Why do kids put rings in their eyebrows and nose? 4. If you could tell me never to serve two vegetables again, which two would you choose? 5. Who do you think I'd rather you be: a Fencing player, the mayor, a famous explorer, or a movie star? Why? 6. Which of your friends do you think I like the most? Why? 7. On a scale of one to nine – one being not at all and nine being totally – how strict do you think I am? Where on the scale would you like me to be? (Parents: you can draw this on paper to make it easier for smaller children.) 8. What would be the ideal allowance? Tell me how you would use it. 9. Who was the worst teacher you ever had? Tell me why. 10. What would the ideal teacher be like?


11. If you had to have one of these, which would pick – and why? Really long nose hairs, hair in your ears, hair above your lip, massively hairy armpits! 12. How much privacy would you like? What time of the day would you like to be alone, and why? 13. Which one of our friends is the funniest looking? Why? 14. If you could arrange it, what time would I come home from work? Then, what would we do together? 15. Can you think of any clothes that I should never put on again? Why? 16. Do you think I work too much? Have I ever embarrassed you that way? 17. Which of the following choices do you think would be best, and why?Dinner with everyone at the table and the TV on with your favorite program Dinner in which everybody took what they wanted from the fridge and no one had the same thing Dinner with the whole family together and no TV on .8. If a genie would give you only one wish, which would you pick, and why?A)being world-class athelete B) being a geniusC) being famous for doing something great19. If you are feeling sad, what meal that I could make or order would be the one that would cheer you up? 20. Are you afraid when we fly?

21. Tell me who you think are the three greatest musicians in the world? Why? 22. What punishment have I given you that you thought was really unfair? Why? 23. If you could change three things about yourself, what would they be? 24. At what age do you think a child ought to be tried as an adult if he has hurt someone very badly? Why? 25. If you could keep your room any way you wanted, how would it look? 26. How much money could you use a week? Why? 27. What kinds of lies do your friends tell their parents? 28. If you had to have a disability, which one of these would you pick, and why?A.blindness B.deafness C.inability to walk.29. What are the qualities that make a good friend? 30. Do you think you should be paid for specific chores? Which ones? And how much do you think each is worth?



31. What was your favorite toy when you were little?32. What do you say to comfort yourself when something scares you (like when a plan is bumpy, of when you are in a scary place)? 33. What do you think makes a person good-looking? 34. What would you do if you saw a group of guys who looked like a gang walking toward you? 35. If you could decorate our place, what would it look like? 36. What do you think of my driving? 37. Looking at your pictures. When you think you have been the cutest so far? 38. What do you think are the characteristics that make a good parent? 39. Name the three movie stars you most admire. 40. Have you ever imitated something you saw in a movie? What was it?


41. Do you think kids ought to get sex education? If you do, what kinds of things are appropriate? If you don't, why not? 42. Name a TV or movie star that you think is not good .43. Do you think it's important to get physical education in school? Why or why not? 44. Do you think I lose my temper too often? If so, how often? 45. What do you think is the right amount of hugging and kissing that should go on between kids and their mom? How about kids and their dad? 46. What is the most enjoyable thing our family has done together in the last three years? 47. Do you think that kids as young as twelve can fall in love? If not, at what age do you think that happens? 48. What do you think is beyond the stars? 49. What is the nicest thing a friend has ever done for you? 50. Why do you, or don't you, like violent movies?


51. Name two things we should do as a family on the weekend. 52. How do you think kids are affected by separation of parents? 53. Do I ever not notice that you are sad? What signs should I look for? 54. What sport (that you haven't tried) do you think you would be good at? Why? 55. Who is the meanest kid you know? Why? 56. Do you believe in heaven? If not, why? If so, what do you think it's like? 57. If you were going to have a weird, unusual pet, what would it be? Why would you want that pet? 58. If you could look like anyone, who would it be? Why? 59. Do you think "honesty is always the best policy"? Why or why not? 60. What have you done, in school or sports or anywhere, that you are especially proud of?

61. Do you think girls look better with or without makeup? Why? 62. Do you think it's bad, okay, or good for guys to cry at movies? Why?63. Which of your friends are you proudest of? Why? 64. Have you ever had a dream that really scared you? What was it about? 65. Can you describe the most beautiful place you have ever visited? 66. What kinds of things on TV and in movies make you laugh? 67. Tell me about your two favorite movies of all time and why you like them so much. 68. How do you describe me to your friends? 69. Do you feel you are as intelligent as most of your friends? Why or why not? 70. What is the scariest movie you've ever seen? Why?


71. Have you ever gotten really lost? If so, tell me about it. How did you feel? 72. How much TV a day do you think a kid should watch? 73. At what age, if any, do you think a kid should be able to watch any program no matter what is in it? 74. Do you think you live in a good neighborhood? Why or why not? 75. Not counting our religion, which religions do you find interesting? Why? 76. Tell me what you think is good, or bad, about new music. 77. Do you ever feel you could lose your temper so badly that you could hurt someone? If so, what has made you feel like that? 78. What is the grossest thing you can think of? 79. Has an adult ever hit you that you haven't told me about? 80. Is there anybody in history that you have read about that you would like to be?


81 What do you think is the right age for marriage? Why? 82. Tell me three things you remember about kindergarten. 83. What kids are popular in your grade? What do you think makes a person popular? 84. Has anyone ever tried to sell you something not good? If so, what did you say to that person? 85. If you knew a friend of yours had stolen something, what would you do about it? 86. Do you feel close to any of your grandparents, aunts, or uncles? If so, to whom do you feel closest? 87. What paper have you written that you really felt proud of? Tell me about it. 88. If you could trade lives with somebody you know, who would it be? 89. How do you think you would feel if you thought you were going to be the first person to meet someone from outer space? What would you say or ask? 90. What would you do if you were invisible for a day?

91. What is your very earliest memory as a very little kid? 92. Do you think any of our neighbors are scary? 93. What would you do if you found out one of your teachers was homosexual? 94. Is there anything you pretend you understand, but you really don't? What is it? 95. Who do you think you are most like in our family? Why? 96. Do you believe men and women are equally smart? Why or why not? 97. Do you ever have a dream that comes back over and over? If so, what is it like? 98. Why do you think some people don't like animals? 99. What kind of person should be President of the United States? 100. Why are sports so important to kids? ]]> selvanr4 http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?84-100-questions-to-ask-your-children <![CDATA[Tug of war between profession & family]]> http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?83-Tug-of-war-between-profession-amp-family Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:06:36 GMT I work in private practice. The hospital is a multispeciality one with secondary care facilities for NICU &PICU. I am the single paediatrician and neonatologist of our institution. Junior consultants stay with us for very short time till they get the feel of private practice.They often start their own clinics or small hospital. This results in chronic lack of second in command. Though we have medical officers we need to take the lead.
So a typical starts at 7 am and ends at 10 pm with 30 minutes break.
We need to work 6 days a week and be always on call. Now we are in the middle of dengue , chickengunya and viral fever season. Add to the is the NICU PICU and OP services. WE have our hands full.Trying to catch up or do some good study needs enormous will power.

Lucky i have an understanding wife and a medical student daughter and middle school studying son. They are surprised when i reach home by 9 pm and always ask me whether i need to go back. I compensate for all these by staying at home on sundays . But we have some pressing work to do even on sundays . I always wonder how all others manage to do !

When i get bogged down by the work i swear that i will stop my practice at the age of 60 yrs and enjoy retired life.Hope this comes true 10 yrs from now. ]]> selvanr4 http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?83-Tug-of-war-between-profession-amp-family NICU non graduates http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?82-NICU-non-graduates Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:28:39 GMT I always wonder how the resource poor parents , will manage to give rehab for the NICU non graduate.We do our best and once the baby is fit to be... I always wonder how the resource poor parents , will manage to give rehab for the NICU non graduate.We do our best and once the baby is fit to be discharged, the onus of giving the best care falls on the parent (in india).
Are we justified in doing heroics to save the baby or just decide for the parents whether to continue the critical care for the newborn? If i make a decision for the parents can i call myself as a health care professional or some one with a ego to decide to let the baby live ?
If the parents are poor and if the critical care is going to cost much ,which will increase the debt burden is it better for them to have the next baby which is economical ( i am sorry for the word). These questions are always with me whenever we get a poor father.
I can not tell whether i have made all good decisions but few times i got verbally abused when after all our efforts the baby dies or they want to go home because of financial reasons
' ]]> selvanr4 http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?82-NICU-non-graduates Cognitive surplus - the context for 99nicu http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?81-Cognitive-surplus-the-context-for-99nicu Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:24:58 GMT Image: http://99nicu.org/images1/cognitivesurplus.jpg * Cognitive surplus.* Have not heard about it? Not me either until I read this article...


Cognitive surplus.
Have not heard about it? Not me either until I read this article in Wired.

Now I am reading the book "Cognitive surplus, creativity and generosity in a connected age". Clay Shirky outlines very interesting ideas. In fact, he explains why 99nicu has happened :eek:

The equation is:
Educated people, some free time, a motivation to share, the social nature of man and modern tools, these factors aggregate the cognitive surplus and create communities.

Like lolcats on ICanHasCheezburger.com. Or much more serious sites. Like 99nicu.org

Will write a full review later, just felt I wanted to share... :) ]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?81-Cognitive-surplus-the-context-for-99nicu NIDCAP (Neonatologist In Duty-Darkness Cannot Assess the Pager) http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?79-NIDCAP-(Neonatologist-In-Duty-Darkness-Cannot-Assess-the-Pager) Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:45:01 GMT Friday afternooon. Had just come home from holiday and rang up my friend and colleague. For a chat. He was still at work. The doctor on the... Friday afternooon.
Had just come home from holiday and rang up my friend and colleague. For a chat. He was still at work. The doctor on the on-call-schedule had not showed up. Mistake, but still!

Tempted by the "short notice bonus" for the night shift (money can drive me to do things too...), I volunteered, went to the NICU, changed clothes and was handed over the new pager.

The new pager - a massively bulky something! (new and modern technical things tends to get smaller and smaller. Maybe this was the exception from the rule).

A calm evening. Went to bed at midnight. The pager went off at 3 am.

Woke up, fiddled with the pager, looking at the large NOT-backlit LCD-screen in the dark. The telephone number was shown in the upper left corner with very tiny-tiny digits. Damn large screen, why the **** are the digits displayed so small in the upper left corner ??!!

PRESBYOPIA, here I come... 8) ]]> Stefan Johansson http://www.99nicu.org/forum/entry.php?79-NIDCAP-(Neonatologist-In-Duty-Darkness-Cannot-Assess-the-Pager)