Full Description
The sixth edition of this successful and well-regarded book is a useful ready-reference for the practicing pediatrician and nurse and gives invaluable guidance for trainees in pediatrics, neonatology, and neonatal nursing. It provides those working in neonatal intensive care units with precise instructions on the diagnosis and management of common neonatal problems; it has been extensively updated and revised, with emphasis on concision in the background physiology, key references, and explanatory diagrams.
5th edition: Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2014
Contents
1. Epidemiology and Neonatal Outcomes 2.Organisation of Neonatal Care 3.Risk Management and Quality improvement 4.Family Integrated Care (FICare) 5.Infant and Family Centred Developmental Care 6.Palliative care and living with uncertainty 7. Maternal-fetal medicine for the neonatologist- 8.Genetics 9. Resuscitation and Stabilisation 10.Physical examination of the newborn 11.Congenital anomalies and common postnatal problems 12. Fluid and electrolyte balance 13. Enteral Nutrition 14.Parenteral Nutrition 15.Acute respiratory disorders affecting the newborn 16. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 17. Infections of the fetus and newborn 18.Neurological problems 19. Metabolic Disorders-Cristina Uria 20. Endocrine Disorders 21.Neonatal jaundice and liver disease 22. Gastroenterological and surgical problems 23. Cardiovascular problems-Kunal Babla 24. Neonatal Haematology 25. Renal Disorders and Urology 26. Eye disorders 27. Skin Disorders 28. Orthopaedic and Bone Disorders 29. Procedures and iatrogenic complications 30.Normal biochemical values in the newborn 31. Haematological values in the newborn 32. Normal CSF values in the newborn
