Neonatology

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This essential pocket guide has been a trusted resource for twenty-five years, offering concise, organized information on managing both common and rare neonatal issues. It serves as a vital reference for healthcare professionals, particularly in newborn units, and is highly recommended for NCU students. The guide features an intuitive outline format that allows for quick access to critical information regarding neonatal problems, procedures, diseases, and pharmacology. Recent updates include contributions from an international editorial board and new chapters on topics such as therapeutic hypothermia, laryngeal mask airway, pain in the neonate, and various disorders like transient neonatal myasthenia gravis and tuberculosis. Enhanced with full-color images of neonatal rashes, the guide also includes immunization tables and an "On Call" section that addresses 34 common and serious management issues with rapid diagnosis and treatment guidelines. Additionally, it provides advanced strategies for respiratory syndromes and one of the most comprehensive lists of neonatal medications available. Valuable appendices cover abbreviations used in neonatology, blood pressure determinations, isolation guidelines, and more, making this guide an indispensable tool for neonatal care.