In this workbook, pediatrics and neonatology specialists from the US, Israel, Canada, the UK, and Taiwan provide 22 chapters of background information and case histories on fluid and electrolyte management in the newborn intensive care unit, glucose metabolism, hyperbilirubinemia, parenteral and enteral nutrition, anemia, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, neonatal apnea, sepsis, congenital heart disease, persistent pulmonary hypertension and hypoxemic respiratory failure, renal failure, intraventricular hemorrhage, surgical emergencies, necrotizing enterocolitis, and other topics. Along with new authors for each chapter, this edition has been updated and revised to include advances in neonatal care, including hypotension, mechanical ventilation, and early discharge; a new chapter on perinatal asphyxia; new clinical cases; changes in Neonatal Resuscitation Program guidelines; new approaches to managing patent ductus arteriosus and feeding the preterm infant; new guidelines for managing preterm infants with respiratory distress; and other changes. Online access to the text, an image gallery, and video clips is provided. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) Workbook in Practical Neonatology provides authoritative guidance on neonatal evaluation and management of the problems that you are most likely to see in practice. Meticulous revisions and updates incorporate advances in neonatal care, including hypotension, mechanical ventilation, and early discharge. An ideal learning tool for beginners and a valuable reference for experienced healthcare professionals, itsinteractive, case-based approach allows you see to diagnosis and treatment in a clinical context and test your knowledge with review questions and answers for each topic.Put concepts into practice. Each chapter features case histories that require you to make diagnostic decisions and that help you understand how scientific concepts apply to each clinical problem.Gauge your mastery of the material and build confidence. Copious review questions and answers help you test your knowledge.Stay current the latest advancements and developments. All content has been completely re-written and fully updated to include a new chapter on perinatal asphyxia l new true-to-life clinical cases l changes in NRP guidelines for resuscitation l new approaches to managing patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and feeding the preterm infant l new guidelines for managing preterm infants with respiratory distress and more.Experience clinical scenarios with vivid clarity. An online image library (many in full color) and 5 streaming Echocardiograph and Fluroscopic image video clips show you what to expect and how to proceed.Access the full text, image gallery, and video clips online at expertconsult.inkling.comwhich includes a complimentary eBook version.
