Neonatal Emergencies

Covers the management of critically ill newborns from the first minute of life through the first 72 hours.

Georg Hansmann (Edited by)

9780521701433, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 15 October 2009

562 pages, 56 b/w illus. 2 colour illus.
23.3 x 15.7 x 2.6 cm, 0.97 kg

'As a new, and therefore unfamiliar, book it will need to offer something more to attract a readership and gain a good reputation. Fortunately, this is something that it is likely to do; Neonatal Emergencies presents pertinent information in a concise, easy-to-read manner. … extremely thorough, well-written and well-referenced … I would recommend it highly to anyone who looks after neonatal patients.' Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition

Covering the management of critically ill newborns from the first minute of life through the first 72 hours, this practical, evidence-based and clinically-informed guide will provide all members of the pediatric care team with the essential information to save lives and prevent disability. With chapters on neonatal transport, resuscitation, ventilation and ethical issues, the content is further illustrated with case studies illustrating the real-world aspects of identifying critical signs and symptoms, diagnostics and treatment in multiple settings. As well as including numerous clear diagrams and summary tables, the text includes algorithms based on international guidelines to help navigate the reader through the delivery of care, and a comprehensive listing of drugs and dosages, serving as a quick reference guide when making treatment decisions. This is essential reading for pediatric residents, fellows and junior faculty, neonatal intensive care nurses, paramedics, obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists and emergency medicine physicians.

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part I. Organisation of Neonatal Transports
Part II. Basics in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation of Newborn Infants
Part III. Classical and Rare Scenarios in the Neonatal Period
Part IV. Transport of Preterm and Term Infants
Part V. Appendix
Index.

Subject Areas: Accident & emergency medicine [MMK], Paediatric medicine [MJW]