Imaging of the Newborn

Fully revised new edition of a popular practical guide provides a concise introduction to radiology in newborn babies.

Haresh Kirpalani (Edited by), Monica Epelman (Edited by), John Richard Mernagh (Edited by)

9780521896269, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 24 November 2011

270 pages, 464 b/w illus. 46 colour illus. 8 tables
25.3 x 19.5 x 1.7 cm, 0.92 kg

'… a handy guide that's packed with a lot of important and even essential information expertly laid out using text, images, charts, drawings, tables, and other visuals. A very valuable book … a must for any aspiring as well as practicing neonatologist, or any professional involved in the care of infants.' Nano Khilnani, Biz India

This fully revised new edition of a popular practical guide provides a concise introduction to radiology in neonates, covering the full range of problems likely to be encountered in the neonatal ICU. The material is presented in atlas format, with concise text descriptions to provide a quick overview of the indications, utility, appearances and interpretation of images of common neonatal pathology. Numerous high-quality images enable easy 'matching' with clinical cases faced by the reader. New to this edition: • Images updated throughout to reflect improvements in equipment and scanning techniques • Expanded chapters on cardiovascular problems, bone and prenatal ultrasound • New chapters on clinical utility of procedures, metabolic and inborn errors of metabolism, and antenatal diagnosis of common abnormalities Concise and practical, this is an essential training resource for all those who work in the neonatal ICU, including pediatric residents and trainees, junior radiologists and nurse practitioners.

Preface
1. Introduction to the principles of the radiological investigation of the neonate Sara B. DeMauro, John Mernagh, Monica Epelman and Haresh Kirpalani
2. Evidence based use of diagnostic imaging: reliability and validity Sara B. DeMauro and Haresh Kirpalani
3. The chest David Munson, Monica Epelman, David Millar and Haresh Kirpalani
4. Neonatal congenital heart disease Jeffrey C. Hellinger and Mary M. K. Seshia
5. Special considerations for neonatal ECMO Maria Fraga, James Connolly, Holly Hedrick and Natalie Rintoul
6. The central nervous system Hiten Mehta, Monica Epelman, Claire Miller, John Mernagh and Elaine Boyle
7. The gastrointestinal tract Garry Inglis, Michael A. Posencheg, John Mernagh and David Cartwright
8. The kidney Kevin Meyers and Monica Epelman
9. Some principles of in utero and postnatal formation of the skeleton Martin Reed, Saima Aftab and Anne Ades
10. Metabolic diseases Xing-Chang Wei and Aneal Khan
11. Catheters and tubes David Cartwright and Garry Inglis
12. Routine prenatal screening during pregnancy Eileen Y. Wang, John Mernagh and Michael A. Posencheg
13. Antenatal diagnosis of selected defects Michael A. Posencheg and Eileen Wang
Index.

Subject Areas: Radiology [MMPH], Medical imaging [MMP], Intensive care medicine [MMKL], Neonatal medicine [MJWN], Paediatric medicine [MJW]