Klaus and Fanaroff Care of the High-Risk Neonate: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Premature and Critically Ill Newborns

Klaus and Fanaroff Care of the High-Risk Neonate is the definitive reference for the medical management of premature and critically ill newborns. This comprehensive guide provides up-to-date information on the latest advances in neonatal care, including new treatment strategies, technologies, and outcomes.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of neonatal care, from prenatal diagnosis and management of high-risk pregnancies to the care of the critically ill newborn.
• Expert authors from the world's leading neonatal centers provide authoritative guidance on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neonatal diseases.
• Full-color illustrations and tables make complex concepts easy to understand.
• References to the latest research findings provide the evidence base for clinical practice.

New to this Edition

The ninth edition of Klaus and Fanaroff Care of the High-Risk Neonate includes the following new features:

• New chapters on:
  • The genetics of neonatal disease
  • Palliative care for neonates
  • Ethical issues in neonatal care
• Updated chapters on:
  • Prenatal diagnosis and management of high-risk pregnancies
  • The care of the extremely premature infant
  • Respiratory distress syndrome
  • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
  • Retinopathy of prematurity
  • Necrotizing enterocolitis
  • Intraventricular hemorrhage
• New illustrations and tables throughout the book.

Table of Contents

1. Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of High-Risk Pregnancies
2. The Genetics of Neonatal Disease
3. The Care of the Extremely Premature Infant
4. Respiratory Distress Syndrome
5. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
6. Retinopathy of Prematurity
7. Necrotizing Enterocolitis
8. Intraventricular Hemorrhage
9. Palliative Care for Neonates
10. Ethical Issues in Neonatal Care

Audience

Klaus and Fanaroff Care of the High-Risk Neonate is essential reading for neonatologists, pediatricians, family physicians, and other healthcare professionals who care for premature and critically ill newborns.

Author

John P. Bancalari, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Neonatology at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Pediatrics.

Reviews

"Klaus and Fanaroff Care of the High-Risk Neonate is the definitive reference for the medical management of premature and critically ill newborns. This comprehensive guide provides up-to-date information on the latest advances in neonatal care, including new treatment strategies, technologies, and outcomes." -American Journal of Perinatology

"Klaus and Fanaroff Care of the High-Risk Neonate is an essential resource for neonatologists, pediatricians, family physicians, and other healthcare professionals who care for premature and critically ill newborns." -Pediatrics

Ordering Information

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