Features

Features generous use of graphics and illustrations to enhance explanations and facilitate learning.
Provides case presentations highlighting "real life" problem-solving skills.
Includes timely references for additional sources of up-to-date information.
Offers chapters written by leading experts in their field.
Presents clear discussions of rationales for all recommendations.

What's New

Features extensively updated, state-of-the-art information throughout.
Includes many new contributors, new cases, and new perspectives on disease diagnosis and management.
Offers a new chapter: Infants of the Drug-Addicted Mother (Ch. 20) .

Contents

Principles of Neonatal Resuscitation
Fluid and Electrolyte Management During the First Week of Life
Disorders of Calcium, Phosphorus & Magnesium in the Newborn
Neonatal Hypoglycemia
Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
Feeding the Newborn Infant
Anemia in the Newborn
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Breathing Disorders in the Newborn Infant
Neonatal Septicemia
Cardiac Disease in the Newborn Infant
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Neonate
Acute Renal Failure
Neonatal Seizures
Intraventricular Hemorrhage and Periventricular Leukomalacia
Birth Defects and Genetic Disorders
Surgical Emergencies
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Infants of Drug Addicted Mothers