Nursing the Neonate

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

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

Preface	p. vi
Introduction	p. vii
Contributors	p. viii
The Evolution of Neonatal Care	p. 1
Obstetric Issues Relating to Neonatal Care	p. 13
Normal Adaptation to the Post-Natal Environment	p. 39
The Neonatal Environment and Care of Families	p. 51
The Small Baby	p. 65
Thermoregulation	p. 79
Fluids, Electrolytes and Glucose	p. 88
Respiratory Difficulties and Ventilatory Support	p. 102
Neonatal Surgery	p. 133
Congenital Conditions	p. 152
Nursing Newborn Babies with Congenital Heart Disease	p. 172
Nutrition of the Term and Preterm Infant	p. 207
Neonatal Stabilisation and Transport	p. 231
Neonatal Neurology	p. 243
The Dying Infant	p. 262
Infection in the Term and Preterm Infant	p. 274
Haematology in the Term and Preterm Neonate	p. 296
Developmental Care	p. 316
Neonatal Ethics	p. 334
Discharge Planning and the Community Outreach Service	p. 345
Index	p. 359
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