Canadian Neonatal Network

The Canadian Neonatal Network (pronunciation: /kəˈneɪdiən/ /ˈniːəʊˌneɪtəl/ /ˈnɛtwɜːk/) is a collaborative organization of neonatal healthcare professionals across Canada. The network was established to improve the care of newborns who are admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) by facilitating research and knowledge translation.

Etymology

The term "Canadian Neonatal Network" is derived from the words "Canadian", referring to the country of Canada, "neonatal", a term used to describe the first 28 days of a newborn's life, and "network", indicating a group or system of interconnected people or things.

History

The Canadian Neonatal Network was established in 1995. It was created to address the need for a national, collaborative approach to improving neonatal care. The network collects and analyzes data from NICUs across Canada to identify best practices and areas for improvement.

Function

The Canadian Neonatal Network serves as a platform for collaboration among healthcare professionals who care for newborns in NICUs. The network collects data on patient outcomes, healthcare practices, and resource utilization. This data is used to conduct research, develop guidelines, and facilitate knowledge translation.

Related Terms

Neonatology: The branch of medicine that involves the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): A specialized department of a hospital that provides intensive care for newborns.
Neonatal Mortality: The death of a baby within the first 28 days of life.
Neonatal Care: The specialized care given to newborn babies, either sick or healthy.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Canadian Neonatal Network
Wikipedia's article - Canadian Neonatal Network

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