About the Book

The best quick-reference guide to treating common and rare problems in newborns--completely updated to reflect the latest research and advances

"A copy of this reference should be kept readily available in the newborn unit. It is a potent learning tool for NCU students."--"Family Medicine," review of an earlier edition

For more than two decades, "Neonatology" has been the field's go-to guide for practical, up-to-date, and readily-accessible information on basic and advanced management techniques for the neonate. Featuring a logical outline approach that highlights essential information, this quick reference covers everything you need to know about on-call neonatal problems, procedures, diseases and disorders, and pharmacology.

Features
The On-Call Problems section presents more than 30 common and serious patient management issues and provides guidelines for rapid diagnosis and treatment -- covering everything from Abnormal Blood Gas to Vasospasms Extensively revised Pharmacology section features one of the most comprehensive lists of medications available in any manual New chapters include coverage of Newborn Screening, Blood Component Therapy, Management of the Late Preterm, and Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies Additions to the Appendix include an updated blood pressure table, new growth charts, and isolation guideline table

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 894 pages

Language: English

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing (Jul. 31st, 2009)

ISBN-10: 0071544313

ISBN-13: 9780071544313

Dimensions: 5.40 x 8.30 x 1.20 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.95 lbs

• Categories: Perinatology and Neonatology