BookGiuseppe Buonocore, Rodolfo Bracci, Michael Weindling, editors.
Summary: Neonatology is a science in rapid evolution, and updated information is crucial for the correct and successful care of newborns and fetuses suffering from severe disorders, who until a few decades ago had no chance of survival. Written in a clear and easy-to-follow way by the most renowned experts in the field, this new textbook wants to offer to neonatologists and pediatricians a modern and complete view of the various problems and aspects of neonatology, currently one of the most complex and advanced fields of pediatrics. The volume contains comprehensive, clear and up-to-date descriptions of the current knowledge of neonatal diseases and of their pathophysiology and treatment, and provides a selection of other relevant information with an evidence-based approach. Figures and diagrams are used to improve understanding of complex problems, and references have been chosen to enable in-depth evaluation of clinical problems. The text pays particular attention to the various diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures for which reliable guidelines are not yet available. The use of summaries, tables, and accurately selected guidelines or recommendations that will accompany the text will supply quick references and instant solutions to the concerned specialists during their daily practice.This book aims to provide the scientific community with the state of the art on neonatal care in order to avoid as much as possible, or at least limit, the tragic disabilities due to prematurity, abnormal delivery, and diseases affecting these patients. Expert pediatricians, neonatologists, obstetricians, anaesthesiologists, training doctors in these areas, as well as all child caregivers will find it this volume a fundamental tool for their activity, thanks to the schematic and practical information it offers and to the indications of clinical solutions.
Contents:
Section 1. Epidemiology and fetal neonatal medicine
section 2. Perinatal and neonatal care
section 3. Nutrition
section 4. Pharmacology and infants of smoking, addicted and diabetic mother
section 5. Respiratory system
section 6. Cardiovascular system
section 7. Hyperbilirubinemia and liver diseases
section 8. Orofacial and gastrointestinal malformations and diseases
section 9. Hematology, immunology and malignancies
section 10. Fetal and neonatal infections
section 11. Endocrine, metabolic and renal diseases
seciton 12. Neurology
section 13. Ophthamology, orthopedics and skin diseases.