Bookedited by M. Terese Verklan, Marlene Walden.
Summary: Perfect as a resource in the field or for exam preparation, this authoritative reference from the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) includes in-depth coverage of the most common neonatal disorders and their management. The concise outline format highlights the essentials of each condition including definition, etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, and outcomes to help you find important information quickly. This new edition also features an increased focus on evidence-based practice, new CAMTS and AAMS guidelines, new techniques for PICC placement, and changes to the Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
Contents:
Uncomplicated antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care
Antepartum-intrapartum complications
Perinatal substance abuse
Adaptation to extrauterine life
Neonatal delivery room resuscitation
Thermoregulation
Physical assessment
Fluid and electrolyte management
Glucose management
Nutritional management
Developmental support
Pharmacology
Laboratory testing in the NICU
Radiologic evaluation
Common invasive procedures
P ain assessment and management
Families in crisis
Patient safety
Discharge planning and transition to home
Genetics: from bench to bedside
Intrafacility and interfacility neonatal transport
Care of the extremely low birth weight infant
Care of the late preterm infant
Respiratory distress
Apnea
Assisted ventilation
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Cardiovascular disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders
Endocrine disorders
Hematologic disorders
Infectious diseases in the neonate
Renal and genitourinary disorders
Neurologic disorders
Congenital anomalies
Neonatal dermatology
Ophthalmologic and auditory disorders
Foundations of neonatal research
Ethical issues
Legal issues.