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Informationen zum Autor 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 Klappentext Praise for the first edition: 'This well structured, comprehensive book was written by [doctors and] nurses for nursing and midwifery students as well as practisingneonatal nurses... Easy to read and well illustrated... I would recommend this book whole heartedly... a valuable addition to any neonatal unit and healthcare library.'-- Journal of Neonatal Nursing 'This comprehensive text covers all aspects of neonatal nursing... Research-based, Nursing the Neonate includes references to the most up-to-date research and practice... Would make an excellent resource book for health professionals within this specialty.' -- New Zealand College of Midwives Journal 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 Zusammenfassung * 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface vi Introduction vii Contributors viii Chapter 1 The Evolution of Neonatal Care 1 David Field and Andy Leslie Chapter 2 Obstetric Issues Relating to Neonatal Care 13 Belinda Ackerman and Sonji Clarke Chapter 3 Normal Adaptation to the Post-Natal Environment 39 Maggie Meeks and Maggie Hallsworth Chapter 4 The Neonatal Environment and Care of Families 51 Kevin Hugill, with contributions from ADAPT Chapter 5 The Small Baby 65 Maggie Meeks and Jonathan Cusack Chapter 6 Thermoregulation 79 Maggie Hallsworth Chapter 7 Fluids, Electrolytes and Glucose 88 Elaine Boyle Chapter 8 Respiratory Difficulties and Ventilatory Support 102 Venkatesh Kairamkonda Chapter 9 Neonatal Surgery 133 Shawqui Nour and Maggie Hallsworth Chapter 10 Congenital Conditions 152 Mandy Barry Chapter 11 Nursing Newborn Babies with Congenital Heart Disease 172 Frances Bu'Lock, Andrew Currie and Venkatesh Kairamkonda Chapter 12 Nutrition of the Term and Preterm Infant 207 Lucy Hawkes and Michelle Paterson Chapter 13 Neonatal Stabilisation and Transport 231 Robert Bomont and Lynda Rafael Chapter 14 Neonatal Neurology 243 Eleri Adams and Marie Hubbard Chapter 15 The Dying Infant 262 Zoe Wilkes and Maggie Hallsworth ...
