Product Description

Since it first published, the Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care has been the mainstay reference for neonatal nurses. Co-edited and authored by physicians, it focuses on the collaborative nature of neonatal intensive care and examines evidence-based clinical decision-making to demonstrate every aspect of the intensive care of the neonate, with a strong emphasis on clinical practice. Key neonatal topics are covered, and pathophysiology is examined using a systems approach. Comprehensive enough for both physicians and nurses, this handbook is a vital resource for those providing neonatal intensive care.

• Multidisciplinary author and contributor team present a real-world perspective similar to that experienced in the neonatal intensive care unit.
• Clinically applicable content is set in boldface type for easy identification for busy neonatal care providers.
• Evidence-based practice explained in the first chapter provides a solid background with evidence-based rationales and references to underscore its significance for neonatal health care providers.
• Diagnostic Imaging chapter includes basic information on how diagnostic imaging tests are evaluated.
• Follow-Up Care chapter covers how health care providers should refer the neonate and parents to appropriate care post-discharge from the NICU.
• Includes a Parent Teaching section for each disorder or relevant section.
• Infection in the Neonate chapter includes current immunization recommendations for neonates.
• Case studies illustrate important points when writing hospital orders for the neonate.

• Parent Teaching feature highlights post-discharge care of the neonate.
• Critical Findings feature, located in the assessment section of disorders, helps the nurse prioritize data and steps in initial care.
• Data Collection feature incorporates information that should be included as part of the neonate's history.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #502800 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 928 pages

About the Author
Gerald B. Merenstein, MD, FAAP, Professor of Pediatrics, Director, CHA/PA Program, Senior Associate Dean, Education, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and School of Medicine, Aurora, CO; and Sandra Lee Gardner, MS, RN, CNS, PNP, Neonatal/Perinatal/Pediatric Consultant, Director, Professional Outreach Consultation, Aurora, CO

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
Very pratical, especially short summaries in boxes.
By A Customer
I am currently doing the neonatal intensive care course, and I use this book. I find it easily readable. Since english is not my native language, and I haven't studied for a few years this book has motivated me. The text is well written, and the scientific context is well researched. This book helped me to get my knowledge up to specs again. I will be ordering my own copy. Thanks to dr. Merenstein for writing this book. Trix Tromp

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
well written. easy to read
By A Customer
especially useful as a study tool for neonatal certificaion

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
orientation
By Catherine B. Saynuk
This is a very good teaching tool for RN's new to a NICU, and also a reference for experienced NICU RN's. The 2002 version includes some added information.