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9781405149747

Nursing the Neonate

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  • ISBN13:

    9781405149747

  • ISBN10:

    1405149744

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2009-12-07
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Summary

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

Author Biography

Maggie Meeks is a Consultant Neonataologist at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust who leads on education for the neonatal service

Maggie Hallsworth is a practice development nurse at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust who has extensive experience of clincial neonatal nursing and teaching

Table of Contents

Prefacep. vi
Introductionp. vii
Contributorsp. viii
The Evolution of Neonatal Carep. 1
Obstetric Issues Relating to Neonatal Carep. 13
Normal Adaptation to the Post-Natal Environmentp. 39
The Neonatal Environment and Care of Familiesp. 51
The Small Babyp. 65
Thermoregulationp. 79
Fluids, Electrolytes and Glucosep. 88
Respiratory Difficulties and Ventilatory Supportp. 102
Neonatal Surgeryp. 133
Congenital Conditionsp. 152
Nursing Newborn Babies with Congenital Heart Diseasep. 172
Nutrition of the Term and Preterm Infantp. 207
Neonatal Stabilisation and Transportp. 231
Neonatal Neurologyp. 243
The Dying Infantp. 262
Infection in the Term and Preterm Infantp. 274
Haematology in the Term and Preterm Neonatep. 296
Developmental Carep. 316
Neonatal Ethicsp. 334
Discharge Planning and the Community Outreach Servicep. 345
Indexp. 359
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