Avery & MacDonald's Neonatology: Pathophysiology and Management of the Newborn

Avery & MacDonalds Neonatology is the leading text on the pathophysiology and management of preterm and full-term neonates, trusted by neonatologists, fellows, pediatricians, neonatal nurse practitioners, and ob/gyn practitioners worldwide. This eighth edition features three new lead editors, numerous new chapters, reorganized and updated content, and an increased focus on global neonatology. It covers the wide breadth of care of the newborn patient, including maternal factors, stabilization of the newborn, common newborn issues, pharmacology, and care after discharge. It also includes new chapters on recent advances in neonatology, including fetal surgery, global health, molecular genetics, immunology and inflammation, thermoregulation, palliative care, imaging, and genetic abnormalities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1016 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2021
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health

For over four decades, Avery & MacDonalds Neonatology has remained the preeminent authority on the pathophysiology and management of preterm and full-term neonates, relied upon by neonatologists, neonatology fellows, pediatricians, neonatal nurse practitioners, and obstetrician-gynecologists across the globe. Building upon the legacy established by Drs. Gordon B. Avery and Mhairi G. MacDonald, this eighth edition boasts an array of new lead editors, numerous new chapters, a reorganized and revised structure, and a heightened emphasis on global neonatology.

This comprehensive and accessible text continues to offer a thorough exploration of the mechanisms behind diseases and their impact on management. It encompasses a wide range of care for newborn patients, encompassing maternal factors, stabilization of the newborn, common newborn concerns, pharmacology, and care after discharge.

Packed with invaluable integrated guidance on treating neonates worldwide, including global perspectives on providing care in resource-limited settings and adhering to various international guidelines, this edition is a valuable resource for practitioners across the globe.

New chapters have been added to cover recent advancements in neonatology, such as fetal surgery, global health, molecular genetics, immunology and inflammation, thermoregulation, palliative care, imaging, and genetic abnormalities. These chapters reflect the latest research and developments in the field, ensuring practitioners stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices.

In addition, this edition delves into emerging topics in neonatal care, including the impact of maternal drug use on the newborn, nutrition, pulmonary disorders, discharge planning, and the care of preterm and small for gestational age infants. It also provides timely content on emerging ethical concepts related to neonatal care at the limits of viability, family-integrated care, early life determinants of life course disease, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and much more.

Enhance your eBook reading experience with features such as interactive tables, figures, and references, making it an invaluable resource for practitioners, students, and researchers in neonatology and related fields.

By staying current with Avery & MacDonalds Neonatology, you can ensure that you are providing the highest quality care to your newborn patients and advancing the field of neonatology to new heights.

Weight: 2338g
Dimension: 219 x 289 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781975129255
Edition number: 8 ed