Fetal & Neonatal Secrets

By Alan R. Spitzer and Richard A. Polin

Book Overview

This book provides a substantial knowledge base in fetal/neonatal medicine and a wealth of insight into the art and practice of neonatal medicine. Written by over 100 experts in neonatal medicine, this mini-textbook in question & answer format covers a wide range of disciplines such as cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, immunology, and nephrology.Concise answers that feature the expert authors pearls, tips, memoryaids, and other secretsBulleted lists and practical tables and charts for quick review and reference
The most up-to-date information available on exciting topics such as genetic therapy, stem cell transplantation, and perinatal management of the complicated pregnancy.Controversial subjects are addressed such as ventilatory management of the critically ill low-birth-weight baby, advanced life support techniques such as ECMO, high-frequency ventilation, and nitric oxide therapy.
Excellent complement to Pediatric Secrets in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series.Thorough, highly detailed index.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560534249
• ISBN13: 9781560534242
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Hanley & Belfus
• Length: 419 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 12.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Fetal and Neonatal Secrets

Nice handbook for a quick review and definitely with pearls of wisdom.Provides a unique perspective of thinking.