Essentials of Neonatology by William MacKendrick

Neonatal Care Pocket Guide for Hospital Physicians

This note covers levels of risk for neonatal care, Neonatal resuscitation, Care of the well newborn, Levels of neonatal care units, Stabilization guidelines, Neonatal referral and transport, Newborn admission in neonatal care units, Physical assessment of the newborn, Thermoregulation, Preterm and low birth weight infants, Fluid and electrolyte management, Water and electrolyte imbalance, Disorders of glucose homeostasis, Infant of a diabetic mother, Breastfeeding, Nutrition of at risk infant, Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal respiratory disorders, Blood gas interpretation, Oxygen therapy, Continuous positive airway pressure, Assisted ventilation, Complications of oxygen therapy, Neonatal, Perinatal asphyxia and hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, Neonatal seizures, Intracranial hemorrhage, Birth injuries, Common GIT problems, Neonatal hematological problems, Neonatal cardiac disorders, Neonatal shock, Common congenital anomalies, Inborn errors of metabolism, Developmentally supportive care, Discharge planning and follow up, Medical records and data collection and procedure.

Author(s): NA

319 Pages

Basic Neonatology

This note explains the following topics: neonatal history taking, Neonatal physical examination, Characteristics of healthy newborn, Neonatal reflexes, Neonatal biochemical screening, Hearing screening, Neonatal resuscitation, Classification of newborns, Preterm babies, Small for gestational age, Large for gestational age, Infant of diabetic mother, Neonatal convulsions, Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, Neonatal Jaundice, Neonatal Cholestasis, Neonatal respiratory distress, Neonatal apnea, Neonatal metabolic disturbance, Neonatal bleeding, Neonatal anemia, Neonatal polycythemia, Neonatal infections, Birth Injuries, Neonatal surgical emergencies, Gestational age assessment, Routine care of the newborn and neonatal vomiting.

Author(s): Dr Ahmed Abdelmoktader

141 Pages

Neonatology Introduction

This note covers neonatology terms, Transition to extrauterine physiology, Medical care for newborns in perinatal centre, Assessment for well being, Neonatal resuscitation, Physical characteristics of the newborn, Care prior to discharge,Care after discharge to 7 days, Transient condition of newborns and nutrition in infants.

Author(s): Sumy State University

182 Pages

Essentials of Neonatology by William MacKendrick

This PDF covers the following topics related to Neonatology : Introduction, Apnea of Prematurity, Bilirubin, Hypotension, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Principles of Respiratory Support, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Principles of Nutritional Support, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Brain Injury in the Preterm Infant.

Author(s): William MacKendrick, M.D. Head, Division of Neonatology, NorthShore University HealthSystem

61 Pages

Neonatal Bacterial Infection

Neonatal sepsis still remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the newborn, particularly in preterm, low birth weight infants. Topics covered includes: Early Detection and Prevention of Neonatal Sepsis, Neonatal Pneumonia, Neonatal Osteomyelitis, The Role of C-Reactive Protein in the Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis, Immunoglobulins in the Prevention and Treatment of Neonatal Sepsis.

Author(s): Bernhard Resch

104 Pages

Neonatal Care

This book investigates pathogenetic mechanisms implicated in fetal brain injury, sleep apnea, as well as covering the field of neonatal gastroenterology and nutrition care. It stimulates further research by fully acquainting the reader with the current knowledge and future perspectives in the sphere of an epidemiologic study for low birthweight, and the introduction of an effective, evidence-based innovational newborn program of care.

Author(s): Deborah Raines and Zoe Iliodromiti

132 Pages