Written by a multidisciplinary team of medical and nursing experts, this fully-updated second edition provides evidence-based coverage of all frequently seen neonatal conditions. Divided into chapters based on body-systems, each section includes discussion of relevant embryology, anatomy and physiology.
Designed for real-life practice in the ward, each chapter includes clear guidelines for procedure and discussion of best practice. Case studies are used throughout to aid discussion of specific equipment, conditions, and situations.
An essential resource for neonatal nursing and midwifery students, as well as practicing neonatal nurses, this acclaimed text may also be of use to junior doctors beginning neonatology.
Evidence-based theory clearly linked to application in the ward with case studies throughout
Procedure and equipment guidelines included, with specific recommendations for practice
Accessible format designed for easy reading and reference
Highly illustrated with relevant diagrams and pictures
Preface vi
Introduction vii
Contributors viii
Chapter 1 The Evolution of Neonatal Care 1
David Field and Andy Leslie
Chapter 2 Obstetric Issues Relating to Neonatal Care 13
Belinda Ackerman and Sonji Clarke
Chapter 3 Normal Adaptation to the Post-Natal Environment 39
Maggie Meeks and Maggie Hallsworth
Chapter 4 The Neonatal Environment and Care of Families 51
Kevin Hugill, with contributions from ADAPT
Chapter 5 The Small Baby 65
Maggie Meeks and Jonathan Cusack
Chapter 6 Thermoregulation 79
Maggie Hallsworth
Chapter 7 Fluids, Electrolytes and Glucose 88
Elaine Boyle
Chapter 8 Respiratory Difficulties and Ventilatory Support 102
Venkatesh Kairamkonda
Chapter 9 Neonatal Surgery 133
Shawqui Nour and Maggie Hallsworth
Chapter 10 Congenital Conditions 152
Mandy Barry
Chapter 11 Nursing Newborn Babies with Congenital Heart Disease 172
Frances Bu'Lock, Andrew Currie and Venkatesh Kairamkonda
Chapter 12 Nutrition of the Term and Preterm Infant 207
Lucy Hawkes and Michelle Paterson
Chapter 13 Neonatal Stabilisation and Transport 231
Robert Bomont and Lynda Rafael
Chapter 14 Neonatal Neurology 243
Eleri Adams and Marie Hubbard
Chapter 15 The Dying Infant 262
Zoe Wilkes and Maggie Hallsworth
Chapter 16 Infection in the Term and Preterm Infant 274
Alison Bedford Russell
Chapter 17 Haematology in the Term and Preterm Neonate 296
Tim Watts, Karissa Jowaheer and Ping Corcoran
Chapter 18 Developmental Care 316
Inga Warren
Chapter 19 Neonatal Ethics 334
John Wyatt
Chapter 20 Discharge Planning and the Community Outreach Service 345
Sylvia Gomes
Index 359
