Full Description
Neonatology Practice Made Easy is a quick reference guide to neonatology for paediatricians and neonatologists.
Beginning with infection control and the importance of hygiene, the book covers the diagnosis and management of numerous common and less common conditions, including nutrition and weight disorders, respiratory distress, seizures, hypoglycaemia, apnoea, and infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis.
Presented in an easy to follow format, this manual provides useful annexures including checklists for resuscitation and emergency drugs, conversions, fluids protocols, a patient discharge form, and extensive references.
Key points
Practical guide to neonatology for paediatricians and neonatologists
Discusses importance of infection control and hygiene
Covers diagnosis and treatment of most common and less common diseases and disorders
Includes useful annexures for easy reference
Contents
Infection Control in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Hand Hygiene
Preparation for Birth of a Baby
Immediate Postnatal Assessment
Care of a Well Newborn
Monitoring in a Sick Neonate
Disorders of Weight and Gestation
Thermoregulation in Newborn
Thermal Disturbances
Neonatal Transport
Fluid Homeostasis and Derangements
Disorders of Sodium and Potassium Balance
Interpretation of Blood Gases
Metabolic Acidosis
Enteral Nutrition
Breast and Breast Milk Feeding
Aspects of Low Birth Weight Care
Parenteral Nutrition
Neonatal Sepsis
Respiratory Distress in a Newborn
Respiratory Support Measures
Transient Tachypnea of Newborn
Hyaline Membrane Disease
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Apnea
Persistant Pulmonary Hypertension
Anemia
Polycythemia
Bleeding Neonate
Hypoglycemia
Perinatal Asphyxia
Neonatal Seizures
Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
Shock
Acute Renal Failure
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Infant of Diabetic Mother
Infant of HIV Infected Mother
Infant of Hepatitis-B Infected Mother
Infant of Varicella Infected Mother
Infant of Tuberculosis Infected Mother
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Common Procedures on and for Neonate
Side-Laboratory Procedures
Discharge Policy
High Risk Neonatal Follow-up
