The Sick Newborn Baby
3rd Edition
Published in April 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
484 pages
978-0-7020-1647-9 (ISBN)
Description
This is an indispensable and highly-regarded handbook providing comprehensive coverage of neonatal care and related issues, from a holistic, family-centered perspective. Well-illustrated throughout, the book also includes a special 8-page color plate section. Other features include references to research and suggestions for further reading, as well as numerous useful appendices.
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
279 illus
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
615 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-1647-9 (9780702016479)
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Content
The Challenge for Perinatal Care. Prenatal Influences on the Baby. Resuscitation and Care of the Baby at Delivery. Care of the Normal Newborn Baby. Birth Trauma. Care of the Low Birth Weight Baby. Nutrition. Respiratory Problems. Congenital Disorders: General Principles. Congenital Disorders: Specific Conditions. Congenital Heart Disease. Jaundice. Bleeding Disorders. Neurological Disorders. Care of the Large for Gestational Age Baby. Infection. Sudden or Gradual Deterioration. The Neonatal Intensive Care Environment. Outcomes. Perinatal Care in Developing Countries. Appendices: Normal Values. Categories of Babies Receiving Neonatal Care. Minimum Standards in Neonatal Care. Drug Dosages. Neonatal Special and Intensive Care Charts. Useful Names and Addresses. Gestational Assessment. The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. Guidelines for Infant Resuscitation.