Neonatology at a Glance (At a Glance (Blackwell))

by TomLissauer (Author), Avroy A . Fanaroff (Author)

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  Paperback
  2011

  $4.18

  The at a Glance series is popular among medical students, residents, junior doctors and health professionals for its concise and clear approach and excellent illustrations. Each topic is concisely covered in a double-page spread with color summary diagrams accompanied by explanatory text. Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory subject texts or for revision purposes, and are useful throughout medical and nursing training and beyond. Everything you need to know about Neonatology...at a Glance! Written by leading international experts, this accessible overview provides need-to-know information on perinatal medicine, the normal newborn infant, preterm infants and neonatal problems encountered in Intensive Care Units, and their management. Neonatology at a Glance: * Provides coverage of the important conditions you will encounter * Addresses ethical issues, the death of an infant, quality assurance and evidence-based medicine * Includes invaluable advice on practical procedures, in text and diagrammatic form * Has been updated to reflect current practice in both the UK and US Neonatology at a Glance is the perfect guide for all health professionals looking after newborn infants, including paediatric trainees, medical students, neonatal nurse practitioners and neonatal nurses, therapists and midwives. For neonatologists, pediatricians and nurse tutors it is a valuable resource to assist with teaching.

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  Paperback
  2006

  $4.36

  Neonatology at a Glance provides a concise and accessible introduction to neonatal medicine for junior doctors, medical students, neonatal nurses and midwives. Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear diagrams and illustrations encapsulating all that the students need to know. This brand new text:* Is written by the leading experts in the field. * Full-colour comprehensive overview of neonatology including:* the preterm infant* common neonatal conditions and their management* critical care for babies* special baby units* palliative care and ethical issues* practical procedures* Is organised according to conditions affecting the infant before birth including foetal medicine, the normal newborn infant, followed by neonatal problems. * Includes practical procedures in text and diagram form not usually found in neonatal books. Neonatology at a Glance will appeal to all junior doctors and clinical medical students undertaking their paediatric attachment and revising for final exams. The book is also suitable for nurses training in child health, nurses in special care baby units, therapists and midwives.