Neonatology

Download or read book Neonatology written by Tricia Lacy Gomella and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 915 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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