Louis Gluck (1924–1997) was an American neonatologist who made many important contributions to the care of newborns, and who is considered "the father of neonatology."[1]

Career overview

Gluck designed the modern neonatal intensive care unit (NICU);[2][3] developed protocols which reduced spread of serious bacterial infections in newborns; and developed a laboratory test, called the L/S ratio, which accurately predicted the chance that a newborn would develop infant respiratory distress syndrome.[4]

He received over 35 national and international awards for his work in the field of neonatology. He is a member of the Rutgers University Hall of Distinguished Alumni.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "HDA Class of 2005: Louis Gluck". Rutgers University.
  2. ^ "Dr. Louis Gluck; Pioneered Neonatal, Perinatal Care". Los Angeles Times. 1997-12-03.
  3. ^ "Neonatology: Overview & History". Stanford University School of Medicine. Archived from the original on 2012-01-01. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  4. ^ Fountain, Henry (1997-12-15). "Louis Gluck, 73, Pediatrician Who Advanced Neonatal Care". The New York Times.


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