Neonatology: Management, Procedures, On-Call Problems, Diseases, and Drugs, Sixth Edition

by Gomella, Tricia; Cunningham, M.; Eyal, Fabien

• ISBN13: 9780071544313
• ISBN10: 0071544313
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-19
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional

Summary

The best quick-reference guide to treating common and rare problems in newborns--completely updated to reflect the latest research and advances4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This is the sixth edition...of this now tested quick reference guide which has become the preferred pocket reference for students and residents working in newborn medicine....The section of on-call problems, unique to this type of manual, reviews over 30 problems that might confront on-call physicians at night or on weekends....This is the best of the softcover, quick reference guides in neonatology....It is updated frequently and each edition becomes more comprehensive without becoming unwieldy....This one is the best of the general handbooks especially as an on-call reference."--Doody's Review ServiceFor more than two decades,Neonatologyhas been the field's go-to guide for practical, up-to-date, and readily-accessible information on basic and advanced management techniques for the neonate. Featuring a logical outline approach that highlights essential information, this quick reference covers everything you need to know about on-call neonatal problems, procedures, diseases and disorders, and pharmacology.Features The On-Call Problems section presents more than 30 common and serious patient management issues and provides guidelines for rapid diagnosis and treatment -- covering everything from Abnormal Blood Gas to Vasospasms Extensively revised Pharmacology section features one of the most comprehensive lists of medications available in any manual New chapters include coverage of Newborn Screening, Blood Component Therapy, Management of the Late Preterm, and Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies Additions to the Appendix include an updated blood pressure table, new growth charts, and isolation guideline table

Author Biography

Tricia Lacy Gomella, M.D. is.Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the.The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,.Baltimore, Maryland.

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M. Douglas Cunningham, M.D. is.Clinical Professor of Pediatrics,.Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at the.School of Medicine, .University of California, Irvine, CA.

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Table of Contents

Contributors	p. xi
Preface	p. xvii
Basic Management
Antepartum and Intrapartum Fetal Assessment	p. 1
Obstetric Anesthesia and the Neonate	p. 9
Resuscitation of the Newborn	p. 15
Assessment of Gestational Age	p. 23
Newborn Physical Examination	p. 31
Temperature Regulation	p. 43
Respiratory Management	p. 48
Body Water, Fluid, and Electrolytes	p. 68
Nutritional Management	p. 77
Neonatal Radiology	p. 108
Infant Transport	p. 131
Blood Component Therapy	p. 133
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation of the Newborn	p. 139
Newborn Screening	p. 150
Studies for Neurologic Evaluation	p. 155
Management of the Extremely Low Birthweight Infant During the First Week of Life	p. 163
Management of the Late Preterm Infant	p. 175
Follow-Up of High-Risk Infants	p. 178
Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies in Neonatology	p. 182
Neonatal Bioethics	p. 192
Procedures
Arterial Access: Arterial Puncture (Radial Artery Puncture)	p. 199
Arterial Access: Percutaneous Arterial Catheterization	p. 201
Arterial Access: Umbilical Artery Catheterization	p. 203
Bladder Aspiration (Suprapubic Urine Collection)	p. 208
Bladder Catheterization	p. 209
Chest Tube Placement	p. 211
Defibrillation and Cardioversion	p. 214
Endotracheal Intubation	p. 217
Exchange Transfusion	p. 219
Gastric Intubation	p. 224
Heelstick (Capillary Blood Sampling)	p. 225
Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)	p. 227
Paracentesis (Abdominal)	p. 230
Pericardiocentesis	p. 232
Venous Access: Intraosseous Infusion	p. 233
Venous Access: Percutaneous Central Venous Catheterization	p. 235
Venous Access: Percutaneous Venous Catheterization	p. 240
Venous Access: Umbilical Vein Catheterization	p. 243
Venous Access: Venipuncture (Phlebotomy)	p. 246
On-Call Problems
Abnormal Blood Gas	p. 247
Apnea and Bradycardia ("A's and B's")	p. 252
Arrhythmia	p. 258
Bloody Stool	p. 264
Counseling Parents Before High-Risk Delivery	p. 267
Cyanosis	p. 270
Death of an Infant	p. 274
Eye Discharge (Conjunctivitis)	p. 277
Gastric Aspirate (Residuals)	p. 281
Gastrointestinal Bleeding from the Upper Tract	p. 285
Hyperbilirubinemia, Direct (Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia)	p. 288
Hyperbilirubinemia, Indirect (Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia)	p. 293
Hyperglycemia	p. 301
Hyperkalemia	p. 304
Hypertension	p. 308
Hypoglycemia	p. 313
Hypokalemia	p. 318
Hyponatremia	p. 321
Hypotension and Shock	p. 324
Is the Infant Ready for Discharge?	p. 330
No Stool in 48 Hours	p. 335
No Urine Output in 24 Hours	p. 339
Pneumoperitoneum	p. 341
Pneumothorax	p. 344
Polycythemia	p. 347
Poor Perfusion	p. 351
Postdelivery Antibiotics	p. 354
Pulmonary Hemorrhage	p. 360
Rash and Dermatologic Problems	p. 363
Sedation and Analgesia in a Neonate	p. 370
Seizure Activity	p. 374
Traumatic Delivery	p. 379
Vasospasms and Thromboembolism	p. 386
Diseases and Disorders
ABO Incompatibility	p. 393
Air Leak Syndromes	p. 395
Anemia	p. 403
Apnea and Periodic Breathing	p. 411
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia	p. 416
Calcium Disorders (Hypocalcemia, Hypercalcemia)	p. 421
Chlamydial Infection	p. 426
Common Multiple Congenital Anomaly Syndromes	p. 428
Congenital Heart Disease	p. 436
Disorders of Sex Development	p. 443
Enteroviruses and Parechoviruses	p. 452
Eye Disorders of the Newborn and Retinopathy of Prematurity	p. 454
Gonorrhea	p. 462
Hematuria	p. 464
Hepatitis	p. 465
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)	p. 471
Hyaline Membrane Disease (Respiratory Distress Syndrome)	p. 477
Hydrocephalus and Ventriculomegaly	p. 483
Hyperbilirubinemia, Direct (Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia)	p. 487
Hyperbilirubinemia, Indirect (Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia)	p. 498
Inborn Errors of Metabolism with Acute Neonatal Onset	p. 510
Infant of a Diabetic Mother	p. 534
Infant of a Drug-Abusing Mother	p. 540
Intracranial Hemorrhage	p. 549
Intrauterine Growth Restriction (Small for Gestational Age)	p. 558
Lyme Disease and Pregnancy	p. 568
Magnesium Disorders (Hypomagnesemia, Hypermagnesemia)	p. 572
Meconium Aspiration	p. 574
Meningitis	p. 579
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcal Aureus (MRSA) Infections	p. 581
Multiple Gestation	p. 585
Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation	p. 590
Neural Tube Defects	p. 596
Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Problems	p. 606
Osteopenia of Prematurity	p. 613
Parvovirus B19 Infection	p. 617
Patent Ductus Arteriosus	p. 619
Perinatal Asphyxia	p. 624
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn	p. 636
Polycythemia and Hyperviscosity	p. 645
Renal Failure (Acute)	p. 648
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)	p. 652
Rh Incompatibility	p. 654
Seizures in the Neonate	p. 659
Sepsis	p. 665
Surgical Diseases of the Newborn: Abdominal Masses	p. 673
Surgical Diseases of the Newborn: Abdominal Wall Defects	p. 674
Surgical Diseases of the Newborn: Alimentary Tract Obstruction	p. 677
Surgical Diseases of the Newborn: Diseases of the Airway, Tracheobronchial Tree, and Lungs	p. 681
Surgical Diseases of the Newborn: Retroperitoneal Tumors	p. 686
Surgical Diseases of the Newborn: Urologic Disorders	p. 687
Syphilis	p. 692
Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Dysfunction	p. 695
Thyroid Disorders	p. 699
TORCH Infections (Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes Simplex Virus)	p. 704
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn	p. 717
Ureaplasma Urealyticum Infection	p. 720
Urinary Tract Infection	p. 722
Varicella-Zoster Infection	p. 723
Neonatal Pharmacology
Commonly Used Medications	p. 729
Effects of Drugs and Substances in Pregnancy and Breast-Feeding	p. 788
Appendices
Abbreviations Used in Neonatology	p. 815
Apgar Scoring	p. 821
Blood Pressure Determinations	p. 822
Chartwork	p. 823
Growth Charts	p. 827
Isolation Guidelines	p. 832
Temperature Conversion Table	p. 844
Weight Conversion Table	p. 845
Index	p. 847
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