Dr. Peter John Porcelli MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
505 Parnassus Ave # M-1202 San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Peter Porcelli is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Porcelli cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Integration of clinical decision support with on-line encounter documentation for well child care at the point of care.
- An electronic documentation system increases diagnostic code capture for very low birth weight infants.
- A modified vitamin regimen for vitamin B2, A, and E administration in very-low-birth-weight infants.
- Retinol (vitamin A) and riboflavin (vitamin B2) administration and metabolism in very low birth weight infants.
- Practice ordering guidance for neonatal parenteral nutrition.
- Mortality reduction by heart rate characteristic monitoring in very low birth weight neonates: a randomized trial.
- A review of medication reconciliation issues and experiences with clinical staff and information systems.
- Changes in Neonatal Mineral Administration and Contaminant Exposure due to Sodium Phosphate Shortage.
- Effects of single dose calcium gluconate infusion in hypocalcemic preterm infants.
- Plasma and urine riboflavin and pyridoxine concentrations in enterally fed very-low-birth-weight neonates.
- Increased parenteral nutrition calcium and phosphorus for very-low-birth-weight infants using computer software assisted ordering.
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