Harmonious blend of physiological basis of neonatal emergencies with current state-of-the-art information pertaining to their assessment, diagnosis and rational management through a simplified algorithmic approach.
Covers all aspects of neonatal emergencies including organization of a neonatal intensive care unit, role of specially trained nurses, transport of sick neonates, emergency procedures, therapeutic interventions, ethical issues, and follow-up of NICU graduates.
The commonly encountered life-threatening symptoms and signs like hypoxia, cyanosis, crying, dehydration and electrolyte disorders, hypothermia, hyperthermia, anemia/polycythemia, respiratory distress, jaundice, bleeding, shock, etc. have been discussed with the help of algorithms.
Supportive and specific management of critically sick neonates with life-threatening disorders involving every body system and organ have been discussed in detail.
A large number of tables, diagrams, photographs, flowcharts and practical tips has been provided to make it more reader-friendly and comprehensive.
The distinctive feature and hallmark of the book is the brevity, clarity and problem-oriented approach.