Termal shock at the beach a real risk, but avoidable
Cardiologist Hugo Café explains what thermal shock is, the situations of greate…
Portuguese & English
March 2013
Academic Training
Degree in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of Lisbon, Hospital Santa Maria, Lisbon.
Medical Internship for Specialty in Paediatrics, at the Paediatrics Service of Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, Funchal (2006-2011)
XV Cycle of Special Studies in Neonatology at Dr. Alfredo da Costa Maternity and Dona Estefânia Hospital, Lisbon (2011-2012).
Subspecialist in Neonatology since March 2014.
Professional Activity
Assistant degree in the paediatric hospital medical career at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, Funchal.
Member of the clinical staff of Madeira Medical Center since 2013.
Scientific / Pedagogical Activity
Attended 48 courses (20 with evaluation) and 35 scientific meetings.
Published 8 articles in indexed scientific journals and a protocol in a book.
Taught Anatomy and Physiology classes at the São José de Cluny Nursing School.
European Course Instructor: Pediatric Life Support - GRP.
Trainer at the Madeira Clinical Simulation Center
Main Areas of Practice at HPA
External Consultation: Paediatrics and Neonatology
Permanent Paediatric Care
Transfontanellar Ultrasound
Support for the birth and hospitalization of the newborn in the Maternity
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