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John Zupancic | Medical Services

Programs & Services

Languages

  • English

John Zupancic | Education

Undergraduate School

Victoria College, University of Toronto

1988, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Medical School

McMaster University

1991, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Internship

Pediatrics

McMaster University

1991, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Residency

Pediatrics

McMaster University

1995, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Fellowship

Harvard Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Training Program

1995, Boston, MA

Graduate School

ScD, Health Policy

Harvard School of Public Health

2001, Boston, MA

John Zupancic | Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics (General)
  • American Board of Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)

John Zupancic | Publications

  1. Clinical Characteristics of Necrotizing Enterocolitis Diagnosed by Independent Adjudication of Abdominal Radiographs, Laparotomy, or Autopsy in Preterm Infants in the "Connection Trial". Am J Perinatol. 2024 Jul 10. View Clinical Characteristics of Necrotizing Enterocolitis Diagnosed by Independent Adjudication of Abdominal Radiographs, Laparotomy, or Autopsy in Preterm Infants in the "Connection Trial". Abstract

  2. Measuring practice preference variation for quality improvement in neonatal respiratory care. J Perinatol. 2024 Jul; 44(7):1001-1008. View Measuring practice preference variation for quality improvement in neonatal respiratory care. Abstract

  3. Community Considerations for Aggressive Intensive Care Therapy for Infants <24+0 Weeks of Gestation. J Pediatr. 2024 May; 268:113948. View Community Considerations for Aggressive Intensive Care Therapy for Infants <24+0 Weeks of Gestation. Abstract

  4. Measuring practice preference variation for quality improvement: development of the Neonatology Survey of Interdisciplinary Groups in Healthcare Tool (NSIGHT). BMJ Open Qual. 2023 12 14; 12(4). View Measuring practice preference variation for quality improvement: development of the Neonatology Survey of Interdisciplinary Groups in Healthcare Tool (NSIGHT). Abstract

  5. Asperger's syndrome - about time to rename it? Pediatr Res. 2024 Feb; 95(3):582-584. View Asperger's syndrome - about time to rename it? Abstract

  6. Systemic corticosteroids for the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a network meta-analysis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 08 31; 8:CD013730. View Systemic corticosteroids for the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a network meta-analysis. Abstract

  7. Prediction and Prevention of Preterm Birth: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Intervention Trial. J Clin Med. 2023 Aug 23; 12(17). View Prediction and Prevention of Preterm Birth: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Intervention Trial. Abstract

  8. Economic considerations for resuscitative interventions in the immediate newborn period. Semin Perinatol. 2023 08; 47(5):151783. View Economic considerations for resuscitative interventions in the immediate newborn period. Abstract

  9. Machine learning: remember the fundamentals. Pediatr Res. 2023 01; 93(2):291-292. View Machine learning: remember the fundamentals. Abstract

  10. Change in neurodevelopmental outcomes for extremely premature infants over time: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2023 Sep; 108(5):458-463. View Change in neurodevelopmental outcomes for extremely premature infants over time: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract

  11. Using the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Wisely: A National Survey of Clinicians Regarding Practices for Lower-Acuity Care. J Pediatr. 2023 02; 253:165-172.e1. View Using the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Wisely: A National Survey of Clinicians Regarding Practices for Lower-Acuity Care. Abstract

  12. The Trend in Costs of Tertiary-Level Neonatal Intensive Care for Neonates Born Preterm at 220/7-286/7 Weeks of Gestation from 2010 to 2019 in Canada. J Pediatr. 2022 06; 245:72-80.e6. View The Trend in Costs of Tertiary-Level Neonatal Intensive Care for Neonates Born Preterm at 220/7-286/7 Weeks of Gestation from 2010 to 2019 in Canada. Abstract

  13. A Blueprint for Advocacy in Neonatology. Neoreviews. 2022 02 01; 23(2):e74-e81. View A Blueprint for Advocacy in Neonatology. Abstract

  14. Study protocol for reducing disparity in receipt of mother's own milk in very low birth weight infants (ReDiMOM): a randomized trial to improve adherence to sustained maternal breast pump use. BMC Pediatr. 2022 01 07; 22(1):27. View Study protocol for reducing disparity in receipt of mother's own milk in very low birth weight infants (ReDiMOM): a randomized trial to improve adherence to sustained maternal breast pump use. Abstract

  15. Clinical and economic evaluation of a proteomic biomarker preterm birth risk predictor: cost-effectiveness modeling of prenatal interventions applied to predicted higher-risk pregnancies within a large and diverse cohort. J Med Econ. 2022 Jan-Dec; 25(1):1255-1266. View Clinical and economic evaluation of a proteomic biomarker preterm birth risk predictor: cost-effectiveness modeling of prenatal interventions applied to predicted higher-risk pregnancies within a large and diverse cohort. Abstract

  16. Economic considerations at the threshold of viability. Semin Perinatol. 2022 03; 46(2):151547. View Economic considerations at the threshold of viability. Abstract

  17. Physician wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic: an acute on chronic condition. Pediatr Res. 2022 01; 91(1):19-20. View Physician wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic: an acute on chronic condition. Abstract

  18. Cost-Effectiveness of a Proteomic Test for Preterm Birth Prediction. Clinicoecon Outcomes Res. 2021; 13:809-820. View Cost-Effectiveness of a Proteomic Test for Preterm Birth Prediction. Abstract

  19. Quantifying the variation in neonatal transport referral patterns using network analysis. J Perinatol. 2021 12; 41(12):2795-2803. View Quantifying the variation in neonatal transport referral patterns using network analysis. Abstract

  20. COVID-19 preparedness-a survey among neonatal care providers in low- and middle-income countries. J Perinatol. 2021 05; 41(5):988-997. View COVID-19 preparedness-a survey among neonatal care providers in low- and middle-income countries. Abstract

  21. Broadening the scope and scale of quality improvement in neonatology. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2021 02; 26(1):101228. View Broadening the scope and scale of quality improvement in neonatology. Abstract

  22. The financial burden on families of infants requiring neonatal intensive care. Semin Perinatol. 2021 04; 45(3):151394. View The financial burden on families of infants requiring neonatal intensive care. Abstract

  23. Unbiasing costs? An appraisal of economic assessment alongside randomized trials in neonatology. Semin Perinatol. 2021 04; 45(3):151391. View Unbiasing costs? An appraisal of economic assessment alongside randomized trials in neonatology. Abstract

  24. Introduction: Harnessing economic assessment to improve outcomes in neonatology. Semin Perinatol. 2021 04; 45(3):151388. View Introduction: Harnessing economic assessment to improve outcomes in neonatology. Abstract

  25. Higher or Lower Hemoglobin Transfusion Thresholds for Preterm Infants. N Engl J Med. 2020 12 31; 383(27):2639-2651. View Higher or Lower Hemoglobin Transfusion Thresholds for Preterm Infants. Abstract

  26. A Graded Approach to Intravenous Dextrose for Neonatal Hypoglycemia Decreases Blood Glucose Variability, Time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Cost of Stay. J Pediatr. 2021 04; 231:74-80. View A Graded Approach to Intravenous Dextrose for Neonatal Hypoglycemia Decreases Blood Glucose Variability, Time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Cost of Stay. Abstract

  27. Cost-effectiveness and pricing of caffeine. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2020 12; 25(6):101179. View Cost-effectiveness and pricing of caffeine. Abstract

  28. Neonates in the COVID-19 pandemic. Pediatr Res. 2021 04; 89(5):1038-1040. View Neonates in the COVID-19 pandemic. Abstract

  29. Quantifying the Where and How Long of Newborn Care. Pediatrics. 2020 08; 146(2). View Quantifying the Where and How Long of Newborn Care. Abstract

  30. International comparison of guidelines for managing neonates at the early phase of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Pediatr Res. 2021 03; 89(4):940-951. View International comparison of guidelines for managing neonates at the early phase of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Abstract

  31. Using Neonatal Intensive Care Units More Wisely for At-Risk Newborns and Their Families. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 06 01; 3(6):e205693. View Using Neonatal Intensive Care Units More Wisely for At-Risk Newborns and Their Families. Abstract

  32. A trial comparing continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices in preterm infants. J Perinatol. 2020 08; 40(8):1193-1201. View A trial comparing continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices in preterm infants. Abstract

  33. Caring for Newborns Born to Mothers With COVID-19: More Questions Than Answers. Pediatrics. 2020 08; 146(2). View Caring for Newborns Born to Mothers With COVID-19: More Questions Than Answers. Abstract

  34. Ten-year trends in infant neuroimaging from US Neonatal Intensive Care Units. J Perinatol. 2020 09; 40(9):1389-1393. View Ten-year trends in infant neuroimaging from US Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Abstract

  35. Telephone-based nurse-delivered interpersonal psychotherapy for postpartum depression: nationwide randomised controlled trial. Br J Psychiatry. 2020 04; 216(4):189-196. View Telephone-based nurse-delivered interpersonal psychotherapy for postpartum depression: nationwide randomised controlled trial. Abstract

  36. Evaluation of the economic impact of modified screening criteria for retinopathy of prematurity from the Postnatal Growth and ROP (G-ROP) study. J Perinatol. 2020 07; 40(7):1100-1108. View Evaluation of the economic impact of modified screening criteria for retinopathy of prematurity from the Postnatal Growth and ROP (G-ROP) study. Abstract

  37. Estimates of healthcare spending for preterm and low-birthweight infants in a commercially insured population: 2008-2016. J Perinatol. 2020 07; 40(7):1091-1099. View Estimates of healthcare spending for preterm and low-birthweight infants in a commercially insured population: 2008-2016. Abstract

  38. A Collaborative Multicenter QI Initiative to Improve Antibiotic Stewardship in Newborns. Pediatrics. 2019 12; 144(6). View A Collaborative Multicenter QI Initiative to Improve Antibiotic Stewardship in Newborns. Abstract

  39. Cost-effectiveness of Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy vs No Therapy in Women at Risk of Late Preterm Delivery: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr. 2019 05 01; 173(5):462-468. View Cost-effectiveness of Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy vs No Therapy in Women at Risk of Late Preterm Delivery: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. Abstract

  40. Evaluating the efficacy of Seattle-PAP for the respiratory support of premature neonates: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2019 Jan 18; 20(1):63. View Evaluating the efficacy of Seattle-PAP for the respiratory support of premature neonates: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Abstract

  41. Adherence of Newborn-Specific Antibiotic Stewardship Programs to CDC Recommendations. Pediatrics. 2018 12; 142(6). View Adherence of Newborn-Specific Antibiotic Stewardship Programs to CDC Recommendations. Abstract

  42. Factors influencing decision making in neonatology: inhaled nitric oxide in preterm infants. J Perinatol. 2019 01; 39(1):86-94. View Factors influencing decision making in neonatology: inhaled nitric oxide in preterm infants. Abstract

  43. Predicting Successful Neonatal Retro-Transfer to a Lower Level of Care. J Pediatr. 2019 02; 205:272-276.e1. View Predicting Successful Neonatal Retro-Transfer to a Lower Level of Care. Abstract

  44. Burdens Beyond Biology for Sick Newborn Infants and Their Families. Clin Perinatol. 2018 09; 45(3):557-563. View Burdens Beyond Biology for Sick Newborn Infants and Their Families. Abstract

  45. The cost of necrotizing enterocolitis in premature infants. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 12; 23(6):416-419. View The cost of necrotizing enterocolitis in premature infants. Abstract

  46. Cost-Effectiveness of Supplemental Donor Milk Versus Formula for Very Low Birth Weight Infants. Pediatrics. 2018 03; 141(3). View Cost-Effectiveness of Supplemental Donor Milk Versus Formula for Very Low Birth Weight Infants. Abstract

  47. Value-based care: the preference of outcome over prediction. J Pediatr. 2018 05; 196:330-331. View Value-based care: the preference of outcome over prediction. Abstract

  48. Do trials reduce uncertainty? Assessing impact through cumulative meta-analysis of neonatal RCTs. J Perinatol. 2017 11; 37(11):1215-1219. View Do trials reduce uncertainty? Assessing impact through cumulative meta-analysis of neonatal RCTs. Abstract

  49. Improving Value in Neonatal Intensive Care. Clin Perinatol. 2017 09; 44(3):617-625. View Improving Value in Neonatal Intensive Care. Abstract

  50. Network analysis: a novel method for mapping neonatal acute transport patterns in California. J Perinatol. 2017 06; 37(6):702-708. View Network analysis: a novel method for mapping neonatal acute transport patterns in California. Abstract

  51. Longer and deeper cooling for hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy in neonates does not reduce mortality. Acta Paediatr. 2017 07; 106(7):1200. View Longer and deeper cooling for hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy in neonates does not reduce mortality. Abstract

  52. Should we believe in transfusion-associated enterocolitis? Applying a GRADE to the literature. Semin Perinatol. 2017 02; 41(1):80-91. View Should we believe in transfusion-associated enterocolitis? Applying a GRADE to the literature. Abstract

  53. Clinical and Cost Impact Analysis of a Novel Prognostic Test for Early Detection of Preterm Birth. AJP Rep. 2016 Oct; 6(4):e407-e416. View Clinical and Cost Impact Analysis of a Novel Prognostic Test for Early Detection of Preterm Birth. Abstract

  54. Prospective economic evaluation alongside the non-invasive ventilation trial. J Perinatol. 2017 01; 37(1):61-66. View Prospective economic evaluation alongside the non-invasive ventilation trial. Abstract

  55. Evidence, Quality, and Waste: Solving the Value Equation in Neonatology. Pediatrics. 2016 Mar; 137(3):e20150312. View Evidence, Quality, and Waste: Solving the Value Equation in Neonatology. Abstract

  56. "Waste not, want not", or the cost of doing the wrong thing. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2016 Jan-Feb; 92(1):1-3. View "Waste not, want not", or the cost of doing the wrong thing. Abstract

  57. Choosing Wisely in Newborn Medicine: Five Opportunities to Increase Value. Pediatrics. 2015 Aug; 136(2):e482-9. View Choosing Wisely in Newborn Medicine: Five Opportunities to Increase Value. Abstract

  58. Resource distribution in neonatology: beyond the Pareto principle. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2015 Nov; 100(6):F472-3. View Resource distribution in neonatology: beyond the Pareto principle. Abstract

  59. A risk-adjusted, composite outcomes score and resource utilization metrics for very low-birth-weight infants. JAMA Pediatr. 2015 May; 169(5):459-65. View A risk-adjusted, composite outcomes score and resource utilization metrics for very low-birth-weight infants. Abstract

  60. Effect of an enhanced medical home on serious illness and cost of care among high-risk children with chronic illness: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2014 Dec 24-31; 312(24):2640-8. View Effect of an enhanced medical home on serious illness and cost of care among high-risk children with chronic illness: a randomized clinical trial. Abstract

  61. Baby-MONITOR: a composite indicator of NICU quality. Pediatrics. 2014 Jul; 134(1):74-82. View Baby-MONITOR: a composite indicator of NICU quality. Abstract

  62. DoMINO: Donor milk for improved neurodevelopmental outcomes. BMC Pediatr. 2014 May 13; 14:123. View DoMINO: Donor milk for improved neurodevelopmental outcomes. Abstract

  63. Stratification of risk of early-onset sepsis in newborns = 34 weeks' gestation. Pediatrics. 2014 Jan; 133(1):30-6. View Stratification of risk of early-onset sepsis in newborns = 34 weeks' gestation. Abstract

  64. Developing a quality and safety curriculum for fellows: lessons learned from a neonatology fellowship program. Acad Pediatr. 2014 Jan-Feb; 14(1):47-53. View Developing a quality and safety curriculum for fellows: lessons learned from a neonatology fellowship program. Abstract

  65. Nurse-to-patient ratios and neonatal outcomes: a brief systematic review. Neonatology. 2013; 104(3):179-83. View Nurse-to-patient ratios and neonatal outcomes: a brief systematic review. Abstract

  66. Prospective economic evaluation of a peer support intervention for prevention of postpartum depression among high-risk women in Ontario, Canada. Am J Perinatol. 2013 Sep; 30(8):631-42. View Prospective economic evaluation of a peer support intervention for prevention of postpartum depression among high-risk women in Ontario, Canada. Abstract

  67. Correlation of neonatal intensive care unit performance across multiple measures of quality of care. JAMA Pediatr. 2013 Jan; 167(1):47-54. View Correlation of neonatal intensive care unit performance across multiple measures of quality of care. Abstract

  68. Do transfusions cause necrotizing enterocolitis? The complementary role of randomized trials and observational studies. Semin Perinatol. 2012 Aug; 36(4):269-76. View Do transfusions cause necrotizing enterocolitis? The complementary role of randomized trials and observational studies. Abstract

  69. Variations in definitions of mortality have little influence on neonatal intensive care unit performance ratings. J Pediatr. 2013 Jan; 162(1):50-5.e2. View Variations in definitions of mortality have little influence on neonatal intensive care unit performance ratings. Abstract

  70. The effect of telephone-based interpersonal psychotherapy for the treatment of postpartum depression: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2012 Apr 19; 13:38. View The effect of telephone-based interpersonal psychotherapy for the treatment of postpartum depression: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Abstract

  71. Relationship between attrition and neurodevelopmental impairment rates in extremely preterm infants at 18 to 24 months: a systematic review. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2012 Feb; 166(2):178-84. View Relationship between attrition and neurodevelopmental impairment rates in extremely preterm infants at 18 to 24 months: a systematic review. Abstract

  72. Neonatal intensive care unit discharge preparedness: primary care implications. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2012 May; 51(5):454-61. View Neonatal intensive care unit discharge preparedness: primary care implications. Abstract

  73. The impact of maternal characteristics on the moderately premature infant: an antenatal maternal transport clinical prediction rule. J Perinatol. 2012 Jul; 32(7):532-8. View The impact of maternal characteristics on the moderately premature infant: an antenatal maternal transport clinical prediction rule. Abstract

  74. Development and pretesting of a decision-aid to use when counseling parents facing imminent extreme premature delivery. J Pediatr. 2012 Mar; 160(3):382-7. View Development and pretesting of a decision-aid to use when counseling parents facing imminent extreme premature delivery. Abstract

  75. Estimating the probability of neonatal early-onset infection on the basis of maternal risk factors. Pediatrics. 2011 Nov; 128(5):e1155-63. View Estimating the probability of neonatal early-onset infection on the basis of maternal risk factors. Abstract

  76. Economic evaluation alongside the Premature Infants in Need of Transfusion randomised controlled trial. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2012 Mar; 97(2):F93-8. View Economic evaluation alongside the Premature Infants in Need of Transfusion randomised controlled trial. Abstract

  77. Survival rates in extremely low birthweight infants depend on the denominator: avoiding potential for bias by specifying denominators. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Oct; 205(4):329.e1-7. View Survival rates in extremely low birthweight infants depend on the denominator: avoiding potential for bias by specifying denominators. Abstract

  78. Formal selection of measures for a composite index of NICU quality of care: Baby-MONITOR. J Perinatol. 2011 Nov; 31(11):702-10. View Formal selection of measures for a composite index of NICU quality of care: Baby-MONITOR. Abstract

  79. Health state preferences associated with weight status in children and adolescents. BMC Pediatr. 2011 Feb 07; 11:12. View Health state preferences associated with weight status in children and adolescents. Abstract

  80. Prematurity: an overview and public health implications. Annu Rev Public Health. 2011; 32:367-79. View Prematurity: an overview and public health implications. Abstract

  81. Variation in diagnosis of apnea in moderately preterm infants predicts length of stay. Pediatrics. 2011 Jan; 127(1):e53-8. View Variation in diagnosis of apnea in moderately preterm infants predicts length of stay. Abstract

  82. Economic evaluation of caffeine for apnea of prematurity. Pediatrics. 2011 Jan; 127(1):e146-55. View Economic evaluation of caffeine for apnea of prematurity. Abstract

  83. Clinical benefits, costs, and cost-effectiveness of neonatal intensive care in Mexico. PLoS Med. 2010 Dec 14; 7(12):e1000379. View Clinical benefits, costs, and cost-effectiveness of neonatal intensive care in Mexico. Abstract

  84. Patient-to-nurse ratios and outcomes of moderately preterm infants. Pediatrics. 2010 Feb; 125(2):320-6. View Patient-to-nurse ratios and outcomes of moderately preterm infants. Abstract

  85. Interinstitutional variation in prediction of death by SNAP-II and SNAPPE-II among extremely preterm infants. Pediatrics. 2009 Nov; 124(5):e1001-6. View Interinstitutional variation in prediction of death by SNAP-II and SNAPPE-II among extremely preterm infants. Abstract

  86. Economic evaluation of inhaled nitric oxide in preterm infants undergoing mechanical ventilation. Pediatrics. 2009 Nov; 124(5):1325-32. View Economic evaluation of inhaled nitric oxide in preterm infants undergoing mechanical ventilation. Abstract

  87. Are families prepared for discharge from the NICU? J Perinatol. 2009 Sep; 29(9):623-9. View Are families prepared for discharge from the NICU? Abstract

  88. Economic evaluation of recombinant human copper zinc superoxide dismutase administered at birth to premature infants. J Perinatol. 2009 May; 29(5):364-71. View Economic evaluation of recombinant human copper zinc superoxide dismutase administered at birth to premature infants. Abstract

  89. Are we satisfied with the way we review an article? Adv Neonatal Care. 2009 Feb; 9(1):40-2. View Are we satisfied with the way we review an article? Abstract

  90. Effect of peer support on prevention of postnatal depression among high risk women: multisite randomised controlled trial. BMJ. 2009 Jan 15; 338:a3064. View Effect of peer support on prevention of postnatal depression among high risk women: multisite randomised controlled trial. Abstract

  91. Cost-effectiveness of early treatment for retinopathy of prematurity. Pediatrics. 2009 Jan; 123(1):262-9. View Cost-effectiveness of early treatment for retinopathy of prematurity. Abstract

  92. The economics of elective cesarean section. Clin Perinatol. 2008 Sep; 35(3):591-9, xii. View The economics of elective cesarean section. Abstract

  93. Supporting bereaved parents: practical steps in providing compassionate perinatal and neonatal end-of-life care. A North American perspective. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2008 Oct; 13(5):335-40. View Supporting bereaved parents: practical steps in providing compassionate perinatal and neonatal end-of-life care. A North American perspective. Abstract

  94. CoolSim: using industrial modeling techniques to examine the impact of selective head cooling in a model of perinatal regionalization. Pediatrics. 2008 Jan; 121(1):28-36. View CoolSim: using industrial modeling techniques to examine the impact of selective head cooling in a model of perinatal regionalization. Abstract

  95. Implementing pay-for-performance in the neonatal intensive care unit. Pediatrics. 2007 May; 119(5):975-82. View Implementing pay-for-performance in the neonatal intensive care unit. Abstract

  96. Neonatal intensive care unit census influences discharge of moderately preterm infants. Pediatrics. 2007 Feb; 119(2):314-9. View Neonatal intensive care unit census influences discharge of moderately preterm infants. Abstract

  97. Resuscitation and ventilation strategies for extremely preterm infants: a comparison study between two neonatal centers in Boston and Stockholm. Acta Paediatr. 2007 Jan; 96(1):10-6; discussion 8-9. View Resuscitation and ventilation strategies for extremely preterm infants: a comparison study between two neonatal centers in Boston and Stockholm. Abstract

  98. Revalidation of the Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology in the Vermont Oxford Network. Pediatrics. 2007 Jan; 119(1):e156-63. View Revalidation of the Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology in the Vermont Oxford Network. Abstract

  99. Early labor assessment and support at home versus telephone triage: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Dec; 108(6):1463-9. View Early labor assessment and support at home versus telephone triage: a randomized controlled trial. Abstract

  100. Unstudied infants: outcomes of moderately premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2006 Jul; 91(4):F238-44. View Unstudied infants: outcomes of moderately premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. Abstract

  101. Retrospective economic evaluation of a controlled trial of indomethacin prophylaxis for patent ductus arteriosus in premature infants. Early Hum Dev. 2006 Feb; 82(2):97-103. View Retrospective economic evaluation of a controlled trial of indomethacin prophylaxis for patent ductus arteriosus in premature infants. Abstract

  102. Moderately premature infants at Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program in California are discharged home earlier than their peers in Massachusetts and the United Kingdom. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2006 Jul; 91(4):F245-50. View Moderately premature infants at Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program in California are discharged home earlier than their peers in Massachusetts and the United Kingdom. Abstract

  103. Prenatal consultation practices at the border of viability: a regional survey. Pediatrics. 2005 Aug; 116(2):407-13. View Prenatal consultation practices at the border of viability: a regional survey. Abstract

  104. Trends in severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia rates between 1994 and 2002. J Pediatr. 2005 Apr; 146(4):469-73. View Trends in severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia rates between 1994 and 2002. Abstract

  105. Richardson score predicts short-term adverse respiratory outcomes in newborns >/=34 weeks gestation. J Pediatr. 2004 Dec; 145(6):754-60. View Richardson score predicts short-term adverse respiratory outcomes in newborns >/=34 weeks gestation. Abstract

  106. Rehospitalization in the first year of life among infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. J Pediatr. 2004 Jun; 144(6):799-803. View Rehospitalization in the first year of life among infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Abstract

  107. Internet use and perceptions of information reliability by parents in a neonatal intensive care unit. J Perinatol. 2003 Jul-Aug; 23(5):420-4. View Internet use and perceptions of information reliability by parents in a neonatal intensive care unit. Abstract

  108. Daily cost prediction model in neonatal intensive care. Int J Technol Assess Health Care. 2003; 19(2):330-8. View Daily cost prediction model in neonatal intensive care. Abstract

  109. Cost-effectiveness analysis of predischarge monitoring for apnea of prematurity. Pediatrics. 2003 Jan; 111(1):146-52. View Cost-effectiveness analysis of predischarge monitoring for apnea of prematurity. Abstract

  110. Characterization of neonatal personnel time inputs and prediction from clinical variables--a time and motion study. J Perinatol. 2002 Dec; 22(8):658-63. View Characterization of neonatal personnel time inputs and prediction from clinical variables--a time and motion study. Abstract

  111. Characterising doctor-parent communication in counselling for impending preterm delivery. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2002 Sep; 87(2):F113-7. View Characterising doctor-parent communication in counselling for impending preterm delivery. Abstract

  112. Cost-effectiveness and choice of infant transport systems. Med Care. 2002 Aug; 40(8):705-16. View Cost-effectiveness and choice of infant transport systems. Abstract

  113. Transport risk index of physiologic stability: a practical system for assessing infant transport care. J Pediatr. 2001 Aug; 139(2):220-6. View Transport risk index of physiologic stability: a practical system for assessing infant transport care. Abstract

  114. A critical review of cost reduction in neonatal intensive care. I. The structure of costs. J Perinatol. 2001 Mar; 21(2):107-15. View A critical review of cost reduction in neonatal intensive care. I. The structure of costs. Abstract

  115. A critical review of cost reduction in neonatal intensive care. II. Strategies for reduction. J Perinatol. 2001 Mar; 21(2):121-7. View A critical review of cost reduction in neonatal intensive care. II. Strategies for reduction. Abstract

  116. Economics of prematurity in the era of managed care. Clin Perinatol. 2000 Jun; 27(2):483-97. View Economics of prematurity in the era of managed care. Abstract

  117. Cost-effectiveness and implications of newborn screening for prolongation of QT interval for the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome. J Pediatr. 2000 Apr; 136(4):481-9. View Cost-effectiveness and implications of newborn screening for prolongation of QT interval for the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome. Abstract

  118. Characterization of the triage process in neonatal intensive care. Pediatrics. 1998 Dec; 102(6):1432-6. View Characterization of the triage process in neonatal intensive care. Abstract

  119. Informed consent for randomised controlled trials in neonates. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 1998 Mar; 78(2):F156-7. View Informed consent for randomised controlled trials in neonates. Abstract

  120. Determinants of parental authorization for involvement of newborn infants in clinical trials. Pediatrics. 1997 Jan; 99(1):E6. View Determinants of parental authorization for involvement of newborn infants in clinical trials. Abstract

  121. Intussusception in a child with cytomegalovirus infection. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 1994 Jun; 13(6):548-9. View Intussusception in a child with cytomegalovirus infection. Abstract

  122. Home esophageal self-dilatation in children. Gastroenterol Nurs. 1993 Aug; 16(1):5-8. View Home esophageal self-dilatation in children. Abstract

  123. Dangerous economics: resource allocation in the NICU. CMAJ. 1992 Mar 15; 146(6):1073-6. View Dangerous economics: resource allocation in the NICU. Abstract

In the Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) our philosophy is to ensure that every patient receives the best care for the best possible outcomes. We consider our “patient” to be the baby and the family; we are constantly striving to serve the needs of both. This requires a team based approach with all members being essential.

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