Full Description
A complete, authoritative guide to the management and treatment of neonatal jaundiceCare of the Jaundiced Neonate focuses exclusively on the scientific underpinnings of jaundice, as well as the care of the jaundiced neonate. Edited by three of the field's most respected neonatal care experts, the book uniquely explains how the imbalance between bilirubin production and elimination leads to jaundice-and that hazardous levels of unconjugated bilirubin can cause kernicterus, or brain damage. In addition, you'll find the most current and clinically relevant perspectives on the physiology, genetics, and treatment of neonatal jaundice and related hemolytic conditions.FEATURESCovers all aspects of neonatal jaundice-from the biochemistry of bilirubin production to kernicterus Begins with an in-depth examination of the complex gene-environment interactions of bilirubin-induced neurotoxicity and its role in neonatal jaundiceSurveys bilirubin production and measurement, its various fractions, and the metabolism and transport of bilirubin Selected chapters highlight the physiology and epidemiology of neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia; bilirubin toxicity; prevention, screening, and postnatal management; phototherapy and other treatments; and prevention-related public policy. Concluding chapter provides an overview of the key issues surrounding the incidence of neonatal jaundice in low-middle income countriesIncludes informative review of risk assessment and treatment with phototherapy and other modalities provide key approaches to the effective clinical management of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
Contents
Chapter 1. Genetics of Neonatal JaundiceChapter 2. Bilirubin Production and Its MeasurementChapter 3. Bilirubin and Its Various FractionsChapter 4. Bilirubin Metabolism and TransportChapter 5. Physiology of Neonatal Unconjugated HyperbilirubinemiaChapter 6. The Epidemiology of Neonatal HyperbilirubinemiaChapter 7. Bilirubin ToxicityChapter 8. Hemolytic Disorders and Their ManagementChapter 9. Prevention, Screening and Postnatal Management of Neonatal HyperbilirubinemiaChapter 10. Phototherapy and Other TreatmentsChapter 11. KernicterusChapter 12. Public Policy to Prevent Severe Neonatal HyperbilirubinemiaChapter 13. Neonatal Jaundice in Low-Middle-Income CountriesNER(01): WOW
