Newborn Center Point by Prof Kriangsak Jirapaet

Responsibility	Year
- President, the Perinatal Society of Thailand	2009- 2010
- Executive Committee, the Royal College of Pediatricians	2008- 2011
- Head, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University	1994-2007
- Vice president, the Thai Neonatal Society	2006-2007
- Advisor, Department of Health on newborn care	1995-2007
- Director, Newborn Instrument Production Project, Mahidol University	1984-1995
- Advisor, Japan International Cooperation Agencyon MCH program in Thailand	1994-1995
- Neonatal Fellowship Training Program Committe, the Royal College of Pediatrians	1996-present
- The Academic Title Review Board, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital	1998-2012
- Lecturer and Accreditator, Newborn Care Quality Assurance, Ministry of Public Health	1998-present
- Vice chairman, Committee on Breastfeeding Lactation Management Education, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University	2000-2004

Name of Institution	Location	Degree/Position	Year
Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University	Thailand	Instructor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Professor of Pediatrics	1976 -1979 1979 -1985 1986 -1995 1996 - present
Division of Neonatology, Georgetown University Medical Center	Washington, D.C.	Visiting Associate Professor	1986 -1988

Committees and Administrative Services

Responsibility	Year
The Academic Title Review Board, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital	1998 -present
Newborn Care Quality Assurance, Ministry of Public Health	1998 -present
Neonatal Fellowship Training Program Committe, the Royal College of Pediatrics	1996 -present
The National Center for Breastfeeding Lactation Management Education	1996 -present

Education/Training

Name of Institution	Location	Degree/Position	Year
Faculty of Medicine Mahidol University	Bangkok, Thailand	M.D.	1966 -1972
Faculty of Medicine Mahidol University	Bangkok, Thailand	Rotating Intern	1972 -1973
Department of Pediatrics Mahidol University	Bangkok, Thailand	Certificate of Thai Board of Pediatrics	1973 -1976
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario	Ottawa Canada	Fellow in Neonatology	1982 -1983
School of Medicine George Washington University	USA.	MPH. (Epidemiology)	1988
Wellstart International	San Diego	Certificate in Lactation Management Education Program	1996

Honors and Awards

Honors and Awards Year

-  Personnel role model of Mahidol university
2019

- Physician Role Model award by medical council of Thailand

2018

- Royal Medal for extremely beneficial academic achievements to the nation

2016

- Senior Pediatrician Award

2011

- The Outstanding Personnel Award, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

2007

- The Outstanding Research Work Award, Thailand Research Fund

2006

- The Invention Award, Research Council of Thailand
    (Bilirubin Color Scale for Visual Assessment of Plasma Bilirubin)

2006

-   Award for the best medical textbook from Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
    (Neonatal Health Assessment)

2005

-  Award for the best medical textbook from Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
   (Neonatal respiratory care)

1995

- American Association for Respiratory Care International Fellowship Award

1993

- Outstanding Invention Award from Mahidol University(Siriraj radiant warmer)

1992

Medical Equipment Inventions

Medical Equipment Inventions Year

1. Siriraj double phototherapy lamp (LED Deep Blue Tube)

2018

2. Siriraj double phototherapy lamp

2011

3. Cereal-grain warming pad as a heat source for infant transport

2005

4. Bilirubin color scale for plasma bilirubin assessment, Patent no. 503

2004

5. Siriraj phototherapy lamp, Patent no. 623

1996

6. Siriraj blood warmer

1993

7. Meconium aspirator

1992

8. Siriraj radiant warmer

1991

9. Respiratorytubing holder

1989

10. Subaqueous drainage set

1989

11. Nasal cannula

1989

Publications

Journal, principal investigator

Jirapaet K, Jirapaet V, Sritipsukho S. Safety of initiating early enteral feeding with slow volume advancement in preterm infants. J Med Assoc Thai 2010; 93 (10):1177-1187.

Jirapaet K , Jirapaet V. Assessment of cereal-grain warming pad as a heat source for newborn transport. J Med Assoc Thai 2005; 88(Suppl 8): S203-10.

Jirapaet K, Kiatchooskul P, Kolatat T, Srisuparb P. A comparison of high-frequency flow interruption ventilation and conventional treatment in persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. Respiratory Care 2001; 46(6):586-94.

Jirapaet K, Kiatchooskul P, R s. Response to surfactant in RDS infants with and without PDA. Siriraj Hospital Gazette 1998;50:269-281.

Jirapaet K, Jirapaet V. The efficacy of Siriraj phototherapy lamp. Thai Journal of Pediatrics, 1997;36:284-91.

Jirapaet K, Jirapaet V. Measurements of the irradiance and the effect on environment temperature of the Siriraj Phototherapy Lamp. Siriraj Hospital Gazette, 1997:49:323-9.

Jirapaet K. The effect of vertical pulsating stimulation on apnea of prematurity. Journal of the Thai Medical Association 1993;76:319-326.

Jirapaet K, Leowattana W. Sterility and storage period of placental blood from neonates delivered by cesarean section. Biology of the Neonate 1996;70:184.

Jirapaet K, Jirapaet V. The relationship between O2 flow rate delivered by nasal cannula and the FiO2 in newborn infant. Siriraj Hospital Gazette 1994.;46:671-678.

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Jirapaet K, Keyulvichien S, Jirapaet V. Effects of lying position on oxygen saturation and respiratory status in postextubated preterm infants. Siriraj Hospital Gazette, 1994;46:515-521.

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Jirapaet K, Sermsook P, Leowattana W. The efficiency of Siriraj blood warmer. Siriraj Hospital Gazette, 1994;46:263-269.

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Jirapaet K, Kolatat T, Chavalidthamrong P, Boonyaprakob U. High frequency flow interruption in the rescue of preterm infants with severe RDS. Journal of the Thai Medical Association 1992; 75:631-7.

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Jirapaet K, Jirapaet V. Rewarming hypothermic newborn infants with Siriraj radiant warmer-model 2. Siriraj Hospital Gazette 1991; 43:299-305.

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Jirapaet K. Kolatat T, Chavalidthamrong P, Boonyaprakob U. Tolazoline in persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. Siriraj Hospital Gazette 1986; 38: 465-71.

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Jirapaet K. Persistent pulmonary Hypertension of the newborn: 13 cases report. Bulletin of the Pediatric Association of Thailand Bangkok: Department of Pediatrics, Siriraj Hospital 1986; 7: 68-9.

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Jirapaet K. Modification of equipment for neonates (Part 1). Thai Medical Council Bulletin 1986;15:387-90

17.

Jirapaet K. Modification of equipment for neonates (Part 2). Thai Medical Council Bulletin 1986;15:463-6.

18.

Jirapaet K. Modification of equipment for neonates (part 3). Thai Medical Council Bulletin 1986;15:489-4.

Other publications

1.	Jirapaet K. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn: 13 cases report. Bulletin of the Pediatric Association of Thailand. Bangkok: Department of Pediatrics, Siriraj Hospital 1986; 7: 68-9.
2.	Jirapaet K, Chavalidthamrong P, Boonyaprakob U. Neonatal herpes simplex virus infection in Siriraj Hospital 1981: 10 cases' report. Proceeding of the Annual medical conference 1982. Bangkok: Siriraj Hospital. 1982: 68.

Second Investigator

1.	Sittanomai N, Jirapaet K. The effect of lining the phototherapy lamp with white cloth, blue cloth and aluminum foil on the irradiance. Thai Journal of Pediatrics 2009; 48:71-76
2.	Jirapaet V, Jirapaet K, Sopajaree C. The nurse’s experience of barriers to safe practice in the neonatal intensive care unit in Thailand. JOGNN 2006; 35:746-754.
3.	Jirapaet V, Jirapaet K. Comparisons of tympanic membrane, abdominal skin, axillary, and rectal temperature measurements in term and preterm neonates. Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences (Japan), 2000; 2(1): 1-8.

Scientific Articles in Journal:

1.	Jirapaet K. Thai healthy newborns have a higher risk. J Med Assoc Thai 2005;88: 1314-8.
2.	Jirapaet K. Advance in neonatal mechanical ventilation. Thai Journal of Pediatrics, 1997;3:11-15.
3.	Jirapaet K. High frequency ventilation: advanced technology in treating respiratory failure in newborn infants. Thai Journal of Pediatrics 1992; 31: 1-10.
4.	Jirapaet K. Neonatal cold injury. Siriraj Hospital Gazette 1991; 43: 577-87.
5.	Jirapaet K. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. Thai Medical Council Bulletin 1988; 17; 755-64.
6.	Jirapaet K. Modification of equipment for neonates (Part 1). Thai Medical Council Bulletin 1986; 15: 387-90
7.	Jirapaet K. Modification of equipment for neonates (Part 2). Thai Medical Council Bulletin 1986; 15: 463-6.
8.	Jirapaet K. Modification of equipment for neonates (part 3). Thai Medical Council Bulletin 1986; 15: 489-4.

Books
Author :

Jirapaet V, Jirapaet K. Strategies for Breastfeeding : Thammada Press, 2020.

Jirapaet K, Jirapaet V. Atlas of normal findings and common problems in neonates. Bangkok: Dan Sutha Press, 2012.

Jirapaet V, Jirapaet K. Patient safety in critical care. Bangkok: Dan Sutha Press, 2007.

Jirapaet K, Jirapaet V. Newborn health assessment. Bangkok : Dan Sutha Press, 2005.

Jirapaet K, Jirapaet V. Principle of basic newborn care. Bangkok :Venteran Welfare Authority Press, 2002.

Jirapaet K. Advanced technology in neonatal mechanical ventilation: synchronized ventilation and pressure support ventilation. Union Creation, 2001.

Jirapaet K. Advance in neonatal mechanical ventilation (3rd ed.). Bangkok : Thai Charoen Press, 2000.

Jirapaet K. Normal findings in neonates (3rd ed.). Bangkok : Ad-Team Creation, 1999.

Jirapaet K. 32 problems in neonates. Bangkok : Ad-Team Creation, 1999.

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Jirapaet K. Use of breastmilk in sick neonates and preterm infants. Bangkok : Union Creation, 1999.

11.

Jirapaet K. Flow synchronized ventilation. Bangkok: Cho Press, 1999.

12.

Jirapaet K. Feeding in preterm infants and the sick neonates. Bangkok: Nestle Products, 1999.

13.

Jirapaet K. Normal findings in newborn infants. Bangkok: Wyeth-Ayerst, 1998.

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Jirapaet K. Advance in neonatal mechanical ventilation. Bangkok: Thai Charoen Press, 1996.

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Jirapaet K. Neonatal respiratory care. Bangkok: Roen-Kaew Print, 1993.

Chapters in books :

Jirapaet K. Breastfeeding: Psychological aspect and mother-infant bonding. In: Bovornkiratikajorn P, ed. Breastfeeding. Bangkok: Pediatricians Association of Thailand, 2005:37-42.

Jirapaet K. Synchronized ventilation. In: Supapanachat S, ed. Best practice in neonatal care. Bangkok: Tana Press, 2005:1-17.

Jirapaet K. Neonatal mechanical ventilation. In: Supapanachat S, ed. Best practice in neonatal care. Bangkok: Tana Press, 2005:18-45.

Jirapaet K. Update Neonatology. In: Vichanon.P, ed. Intensive Review in Pediatrics. Bangkok: B Yon Enterprise, 2004:217-224.

Jirapaet K. Newborn warming devices. In: Supapanachat S, ed. Neonatal critical care. Bangkok: Tana Press, 2004:1-10.

Jirapaet K. Neonatal seizure. In: Supapanachat S, ed. Neonatal critical care. Bangkok: Tana Press, 2004: 67-77.

Jirapaet K. Significance of urine monitoring. In: Supapanachat S, ed. Neonatal critical care. Bangkok: Tana Press, 2004: 187-195.

Jirapaet K. Infant transport. In: Supapanachat S, ed. Neonatal critical care. Bangkok: Tana Press, 2004:196-202.

Jirapaet K. High-risk neonates. Tuchinda M, Suvattee V, Wongjirat A, Chavalidthamrong P, Jirapinyo P, eds. Pediatrics. Bangkok:Roen-Kaew Print, 1997: 228-36.

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Jirapaet K. Perinatal asphyxia. Tuchinda M, Suvattee V, Wongjirat A, Chavalidthamrong P, Jirapinyo P, eds. Pediatrics. Bangkok:Roen-Kaew Print, 1997: 246-53.

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Jirapaet K. Birth injury. Tuchinda M, Suvattee V, Wongjirat A, Chavalidthamrong P, Jirapinyo P, eds. Pediatrics. Bangkok:Roen-Kaew Print, 1997: 254-7.

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Jirapaet K. Feeding in newborn. Tuchinda M, Suvattee V, Wongjirat A, Chavalidthamrong P, Jirapinyo P, eds. Pediatrics. Bangkok:Roen-Kaew Print, 1997: 489-92.

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Jirapaet K. Fluid and electrolyte management in newborn. Tuchinda M, Suvattee V, Wongjirat A, Chavalidthamrong P, Jirapinyo P, eds. Pediatrics. Bangkok: Roen-Kaew Print, 1997: 424-7.

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Jirapaet K. Hematological problems in the newborn. Tuchinda M, Suvattee V, Wongjirat A, Chavalidthamrong P, Jirapinyo P, eds. Pediatrics. Bangkok:Roen-KaewPrint, 1997: 402-8.

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Jirapaet K. Hyperbilirubinemia. Tuchinda M, Suvattee V, Wongjirat A, Chavalidthamrong P, Jirapinyo P, eds. Pediatrics. Bangkok:Roen-Kaew Print, 1997.

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Jirapaet K. Neonatal transport. Tuchinda M, Suvattee V, Wongjirat A, Chavalidthamrong P, Jirapinyo P, eds. Pediatrics. Bangkok:Roen-Kaew Print, 1997:264-5.

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Jirapaet K. Patent ductus arteriosus. Tuchinda M, Suvattee V, Wongjirat A, Chavalidthamrong P, Jirapinyo P, eds. Pediatrics. Bangkok:Roen-Kaew Print, 1997:387-9.

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Jirapaet K. Temperature control in newborn. Tuchinda M, Suvattee V, Wongjirat A, Chavalidthamrong P, Jirapinyo P, eds. Pediatrics. Bangkok:Roen-Kaew Print, 1997: 258-63.

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Jirapaet K. Hematological emergency in neonates. In: Suvattee V, Wongjirat A, eds. Pediatric emergency. 2nd ed. Bangkok: Chuan Pim 1993: 30-5.

20.

Jirapaet K. Respiratory distress in neonates. In: Suvattee V, Wongjirat A, eds. Pediatric emergency. 2nd ed. Bangkok: Chaun-Pim, 1993: 28-9.

21.

Jirapaet K. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. In: Siriboon P, Boonyaprakob U, eds. Neonatology. 2nd ed. Bangkok: Roen-Kaew Press, 1990: 116-25.

22.

Jirapaet K. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. In: Hotrakit S, ed. Neonatology. Bangkok: Ramathibodi Press, 1990: 50-65.

23.

Jirapaet K. Meconium aspiration syndrome. In: Hotrakit S, ed. Neonatology. Bangkok:Ramathibodi Press, 1990: 41-9.

24.

Jirapaet K. Care of hyaline membrane disease, meconium aspiration syndrome and persistent fetal circulation. Proceeding of the 27th Annual Medical conference of Siriraj Hospital. Bangkok: Siriraj Hospital. 1985: 419-29.

25.

Jirapaet K. Newborn resuscitation and neonatal cold injury. Seminar in Pediatrics for general practitioners. Khon-Ken: Faculty of Medicine, Khon-Ken University. 1985; 79-91.

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Jirapaet K. Newborn respiratory care. In: Chittinan S, Vechapat C, Boonyaprakob U, eds. Guideline on management of instruments in pediatric intensive care unit. Bangkok : Siriraj Hospital. 1986: 160-72.

27.

Jirapaet K. Perinatal asphyxia. In: Vichitsukon K, Sayawin D, eds. Newborn nursing care. Bangkok: Mac Press, 1985: 202-8.

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Jirapaet K. Common drug uses in newborn. In: Vichitsukon K, Sayawin D, eds. Newborn nursing care. Bangkok: Mac Press, 1985: 288-95. 21.Jirapaet K. Apnea of prematurity. In: Vichitsukon K, Sayawin D, eds. Newborn nursing care. Bangkok: Mac Press, 1985: 170-81.

Abstacts

Jirapaet K, Jirapaet V. Accuracy of visual assessment of plasma bilirubin level with
bilirubin color scale. Program and abstracts. The 13th Asian Pacific Congress of Pediatrics and 3rd Asian Pacific Congress of Pediatric Nursing. Shanghai, China, October 14-18, 2009.

Jirapaet K, Jirapaet V. Human milk for preterm infants: Initiating early enteral feeding. Conference Syllabus,2006 Conference and Annual Meeting. Philadelphia: International Lactation Consultant Association. 2006:127-32.

International Conference Speaker

Jirapaet K. Maternal Section, Hospital University of Geneva, Switzerland. Feeding in preterm infants: Current status in Thailand. March 3, 2010.

Jirapaet K. Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Japan. Use of breast milk in preterm infants. March 4, 2009.

Jirapaet K. Nutritional management of the premature infant: Current practice in Thailand. Wyeth Paediatric Nutrition Symposium. Four Season Bangkok, Thailand. November 21-22, 2008.

Jirapaet K. Human milk for preterm infants: initiating early enteral feeding. International Lactation Consultation Association (ILCA) “The 2006 Conference and
Annual Meeting” on July 14, 2006 at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center, Philadelphia, USA

Jirapaet K. Use of breast milk in preterm infants: Significance on improving the quality of newborn care. The 15th FAOPS Conference, Federation of Perinatal Medicine Oceania Pacific Region. Bangkok Convention Hall, Sofitel Central Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. October 1-5, 2006

Jirapaet K. Human milk for preterm infants:initiating early enteral feeding. 2006 Conference and Annual Meeting. International Lactation Consultation Association. July 13-15, 2006. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center, Philadelphia, Pa, USA

Sangtawesin V, Khorana M, Nuntnarumit P, Kiatchoosakun P, Jirapaet K, Horpaopan S. Development of practice guidelines on patient safety in NICU: a collaborative project. Program and abstracts. The 12th ASEAN Pediatrics Federation Conference “impact of child care on adult diseases” 2004:169.