The best quick-reference guide to treating common and rare problems in newborns -- completely updated to reflect the latest research and advances For more than two decades, Neonatolgy 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 of the Late Preterm, Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies Additions to the Appendix include an updated blood pressure table, new growth charts, and isolation guideline table

Extensively revised and updated, this practical manual on the basic and advanced management of the neonate covers procedures, diseases, disorders and drugs. The popular On-Call Problems, present over 25 common and serious patient management problems.

The field’s most trusted and comprehensive guide to treating common and rare problems in newborns "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 A true essential for nearly three decades, this streamlined reference provides logically organized, quickly retrievable information on basic and advanced management techniques for the neonate. Featuring a convenient outline approach that puts key information at reader’s fingertips, this quick reference covers everything clinicians need to know about on-call neonatal problems, procedures, diseases and disorders, and pharmacology. •The most comprehensive drug formulary available in a neonatal handbook •20 procedures are explained in a step-by-step manner •Full-color images of neonatal rashes and dermatologic problems •Immunization tables •An "On Call" section presenting more than common and serious patient management issues with guidelines for rapid diagnosis and treatment •Cutting-edge strategies for management of specific respiratory syndromes •Valuable appendices, including Abbreviations Used in Neonatology, Blood Pressure Determinations, Isolation Guidelines, and more

THE FIELD'S MOST TRUSTED AND COMPREHENSIVE POCKET GUIDE TO TREATING COMMON AND RARE PROBLEMS IN NEWBORNS--EXPANDED AND UPDATED "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 A true essential for twenty-five years, this streamlined pocket reference provides logically organized, quickly retrievable information on basic and advanced management techniques for the neonate. Featuring a convenient outline approach that puts key information at your fingertips, this quick reference covers everything you need to know about on-call neonatal problems, procedures, diseases and disorders, and pharmacology. FEATURES: NEW International editorial board NEW Chapters on therapeutic hypothermia, laryngeal mask airway, extravasation and infiltration, transillumination, transpyloric intubation, pain in the neonate, coagulation disorders, transient neonatal myasthenia gravis, pertussis, and tuberculosis NEW Full-color images of neonatal rashes and dermatologic problems NEW Immunization tables An "On Call" section presenting 34 common and serious patient management issues with guidelines for rapid diagnosis and treatment Cutting-edge strategies for management of specific respiratory syndromes One of the most comprehensive listings of neonatal medications available anywhere Valuable appendices, including Abbreviations Used in Neonatology, Blood Pressure Determinations, Isolation Guidelines, and more

Updated to reflect the latest clinical practice, the second edition of this pocket-sized, spiral-bound manual presents essential information for the optimal care of newborn infants. Guidelines for performing specific procedures, evaluating signs and symptoms, diagnosing, administering and monitoring drug therapies are intended to enable the resident physician or house officer to diagnose and treat any particular neonatal situation as quickly as possible. There are 14 separate appendices which cover emergency medication tables, indications of illness/disease, dosages of medicines and administration guidelines.

This little pocket guide has been designed as a ready reference to guide junior medical officers and nursing staff who care for infants admitted to intensive and special care.

Detailed, step-by-step instructions and abundant full-color illustrations make MacDonald’s Atlas of Procedures in Neonatology, Sixth Edition, an indispensable resource in the neonatal intensive care nursery. This unique reference uses a practical outline format to present clear, easy-to-follow information on indications, preparation, technique, precautions, and how to avoid potential complications. New chapters, new procedural content, and new videos bring you fully up to date with current practice in the NICU.