ABG interpretation
Administration of moderate sedation (conscious sedation) -pediatric
Admission
Admission to the Neonatal ICU, Levels I, II, and III
Attendance at high risk deliveries
Cardiac life support including emergent cardioversion
Consultation
Core privileges include those listed and other such procedures that are extentions of the same techniques and skills
Diagnosis
EKG Interpretation, preliminary
Endotracheal intubation
Evaluation
Exchange transfusion
Image guided thoracentesis
Insertion and management of chest tubes
Insertion and managment of central lines
Lumbar puncture
Perform history and physical exam
Pericardiocentesis
Post-operative care of newborns
Provide care to all newborns, including those with extremely complex and life-theratening problems, including but not limited to respiratory failure, sepsis, shock,congenital abnormalities
Suprapubic bladder tap
Treatment
Umbilical artery and vein catheterization
Ventilator care of infants beyond emerging stabilization
Administration of Procedural Sedation (Conscious Sedation)-Pediatrics
Paracentesis/Thoracentesis
Attendance at deliveries
Care of normal newborns equal to or greater than 2000 grams of body weight and equal to or greater than 35 weeks gestation
Circumcision of the newborn with anesthesia
Core privileges include the procedures listed and such other procedures that are extensions of the same techniques and skills
Emergency care of general pediatric patient (PALS required)
Endotracheal Intubation
Incision and drainage of abscess
Intravenous infusion
Level II Care of Infants - 2000 grams or over 35 weeks gestation
Level II Nursery-Requires clinical oversignt from neonatologist
Minor surgical procedures involving nail, skin, and subcutaneous tissue
Needle decompression of tension pneumothorax/chest tube placement (emergent)
Newborn nursery care (routine)
Pain Management
Perform non-surgical procedures that are not life-threatening unless otherwise indicated
Perform venipuncture
Peripheral arterial puncture
Peripheral venous catheter
Phototherapy of hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice)
Placement of intravenous lines
Privileges include the care of patients up to the age of 21
Repair minor lacerations
Treatment of simple, non surgical gastrointestinal conditions
Urinary (bladder) Catheterization
Ventilator management (emergent)
Level II Care of Infants (South)- 1500 grams or greater than 32 weeks