Neonatology : pathophysiology and management of the newborn

Author(s)

• Avery, Gordon B.
• Fletcher, Mary Ann
• MacDonald, Mhairi G.

Bibliographic Information

Neonatology : pathophysiology and management of the newborn

edited by Gordon B. Avery, Mary Ann Fletcher, Mhairi G. MacDonald ; with 111 contributors

Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 1999

5th ed

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Thoroughly revised and updated, the Fifth Edition of this groundbreaking text addresses in detail the pathophysiology and management of the major disease processes affecting the neonate. Authoritative and complete, this text continues to surpass its own prior achievements with new management algorithms and care and discharge plans for each disease or syndrome. "Managed Care Survival Guides" have been added to many chapters, offering solid clinical advice and invaluable tips on quality assurance liability. This edition also includes expanded and updated coverage of the special problems affecting neonates with HIV and the social services available to their families. The appendixes are also expanded, and the pharmacopoeia now includes specific drug dosages and a guide to purchasing equipment

Table of Contents

Contents GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS THE FETAL PATIENT TRANSITION AND STABILIZATION THE LOW BIRTHWEIGHT INFANT THE NEWBORN INFANT PHARMACOLOGY BEYOND THE NURSERY APPENDICE

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BA42356530
• ISBN:
  • 0781712106
• LCCN: 98042248
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Philadelphia
• Pages/Volumes: xxiv, 1621 p.
• Size: 29 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : RJ254
  • NLM : WS 421
  • DC21 : 618.92/01
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Infants (Newborn) -- Diseases
  • LCSH : Neonatology
  • MESH : Infant, Newborn, Diseases -- physiopathology
  • MESH : Infant, Newborn, Diseases -- therapy
  • MESH : Prenatal Diagnosis