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Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 1 edition (May 16, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0824725484
ISBN-13: 978-0824725488.

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The only text to provide in-depth illustrations of the normal and abnormal fetal anatomy on MR imaging, this guide includes chapters highlighting the state-of-the-science in the imaging of the fetal skull, face, neck, nervous system, chest, abdomen, and musculoskeletal system. Discussing applications at the forefront of the discipline, this reference studies data gleaned from MR examinations of maternal and fetal health, reviews common fast imaging techniques, details pitfalls related to fetal MR imaging, and analyzes methods for improving image resolution.

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Paperback: 452 pages
Publisher: University Press of America (October 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0761823166
ISBN-13: 978-0761823162.

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Ethical dilemmas abound in the neonatal intensive care unit as hour-to-hour life and death decisions are made for premature or compromised newborns. This book is a rich tapestry of parental perceptions woven from the many stories parents tell about their experiences with a baby in the unit, as well as major events after discharge related to the ethical decision making.

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Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (September 28, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0521732468
ISBN-13: 978-0521732468.

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The goal of nutritional management in VLBW and ELBW infants is the achievement of postnatal growth at a rate that approximates the intrauterine growth of a normal fetus at the same postconceptional age. In reality, however, growth lags considerably after birth; although non-nutritional factors are involved, nutrient deficiencies are critical in explaining delayed growth. This practical clinically-oriented pocketbook reviews and summarises all available clinical evidence. It enables the reader to implement parenteral or enteral feeding plans, with the goals of reducing postnatal weight loss, earlier return to birthweight, and improved catch-up growth. Both nutrient balance and growth and the impact on neurodevelopment and health outcomes are evaluated. With many tables and algorithms to summarise key data and management strategies, Nutritional Strategies for the Very Low Birthweight Infant is an invaluable guide for all healthcare professionals caring for premature babies.

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Hardcover: 1468 pages
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Sixth Edition edition (January 15, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0683307428
ISBN-13: 978-0683307429.

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Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Major reference includes latest advances, a new chapter on the etiology of congenital cardiovascular malformations, and genetic factors in specific defects. Previous edition, c1995, was authored by G.C. Emmanoulides. Abundant illustrations. DNLM: Heart Diseases–Child.

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Hardcover: 553 pages
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (January 15, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0397513860
ISBN-13: 978-0397513864.

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This volume is a complete and systematic guide to physical examination of neonates, interpretation of physical findings in neonates, and identification of clinical syndromes as they appear at this stage. The first section reviews the fetal and postnatal development of the various organ systems, describes techniques of physical examination, and thoroughly discusses the significance of physical findings in each body area. Coverage includes detailed information on normal findings and variations of normal, as well as abnormal findings. The second section lists the critical signs, symptoms, and physical findings that are diagnostic or suggestive of specific syndromes. Full-color photographs depict the presentation of specific syndromes in neonates.

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Hardcover: 704 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (October 14, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0879936401
ISBN-13: 978-0879936402.

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The medical liability crisis continues to grow at an alarming rate and has particularly impacted perinatal and neonatal practice. This book focuses on issues which have a high vulnerability to claims of medical negligence. Its objective is the recognition of high-risk situations and the appropriate means to diagnose, treat, and document the response to such situations. Emphasis on record keeping, communication, and anticipatory behaviour is stressed. Chapters are accompanied by commentaries aimed at presenting alternative strategies. Authors have been chosen for their expertise in the subject and their abilities to communicate their points of view.

This unique text focuses on an aspect of medical and nursing practice which has become a major area of importance in the medico-legal arena. The editors have made a special effort to aid both the medical and legal sectors in understanding the important issues involved in medical negligence cases. This book will help remedy this situation by examining the “red flags” in several high risk situations to enable the development of a prospective approach to risk management. The contributors are internationally recognised experts from the field of obstetrics, neonatology, nursing and hospital administration, as well as the legal profession.

The editors believe that this book will serve to bring about changes in the behaviour of health care professionals which will ultimately improve the quality of care that they give to their patients. This text should be on the bookshelf of any individual involved in the medical care of the pregnant woman and her newborn.

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Hardcover: 350 pages
Publisher: Humana Press; 1 edition (September 15, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1588296342
ISBN-13: 978-1588296344.

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Bone Densitometry in Growing Patients is the first resource available for expert opinion on the use of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) for evaluating bone density in children and adolescents. Written by internationally recognized pediatric bone researchers and clinicians, this volume is unique in its specific attention to the myriad challenges of measuring and evaluating bone density in the pediatric patient. There is sufficient technical detail presented in this volume to enable the establishment of a pediatric DXA center or the proper utilization of DXA scan information in current clinical practice.

The volume opens with a brief introduction to general concepts relating to bone health in children and an overview of all currently available densitometry techniques used in evaluating children. Subsequent chapters focus on indications for DXA studies in children and the optimal methods for acquiring, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting these scans. Current and future research applications of DXA and other modalities for studying pediatric bone health are also discussed. An extensive appendix provides useful pediatric reference data, sample forms for use in acquiring and reporting DXA data, listings of useful and relevant pediatric bone websites, and a comprehensive bibliography. This volume, which is the first pediatric DXA reference published, optimizes the accurate and responsible use of DXA in children as a tool in the clinical management of bone fragility, and thereby paves the way for the future development of appropriate intervention and treatment programs for this population.

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Hardcover: 148 pages
Publisher: Saunders (September 28, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1416054820
ISBN-13: 978-1416054825.

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Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Saunders; 1 edition (March 30, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1416035427
ISBN-13: 978-1416035428.

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The issue is important because it will be an evidenced based review of the current state of practice of neonatal resuscitation. The chapters will include issues related to the use of room air versus 100% Oxygen, initial strategies to ventilate the preterm and term infant, devises to ventilate the depressed infant, the role of CPAP during resuscitation, the importance of temperature management in both the preterm infant (avoidance of hypothermia) and the term infant (avoidance of hyperthermia), the role of CO2 detectors to confirm endotracheal tube positioning, the potential role of induced hypothermia as well as glucose to prevent ongoing brain injury in high risk infants, the ethics involved in initiation and discontinuation of resuscitation, the role of medications(epinephrine, naloxone, sodium bicarbonate and volume) during resuscitation including the route of administration (endotracheal and interosseous), suctioning of infant delivered in the presence of resuscitation and resuscitation where resources are limited.

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Paperback: 292 pages
Publisher: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; 4 edition (January 15, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1585281832
ISBN-13: 978-1585281831.

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Extended Stability of Parenteral Drugs is an essential reference for anyone working in alternative site infusion practice. The extended stability monographs and parenteral nutrition monographs represent a continuing drug information project focused on identifying, reviewing, and compiling relevant available information in a concise format and include most of the anti-infective medications, and other parenterals with useful extended stability dating. The 4th edition has been expanded and now includes 153 monographs that enable healthcare professionals to assign appropriate extended expiration dates, select the optimal container/administration system for drug compatibility, identify ideal storage conditions, and ensure flush compatibility. There is also a new section on pediatrics in the introduction chapter including a table with special considerations.

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