Fetal and Neonatal Physiology - Pack en 2 volumes - Grand Format

Fetal and Neonatal Physiology provides neonatology fellows and physicians with the essential information they need to effectively diagnose, treat, and manage sick and premature infants. Fully comprehensive, this 2-volume resource continues to serve as an excellent reference tool, focusing on the basic science needed for exam preparation and the key information required for full-time practice. The fifth edition is the most substantially updated and revised edition yet.
In the 5 years since the last edition published, there have been thousands of publications on various aspects of the development of health and disease in the fetus and the neonate ; Fetal and Neonatal Physiology synthesizes this knowledge into a definitive guide for today's busy practitioner. - A fantastic new 4-color design enhances this edition, which features more than 1000 illustrations, 170 chapters, and 350 contributors.
- New chapters include Epigenetics ; Placental Function in Intrauterine Growth Restriction ; Regulation of Pulmonary Circulation ; The Developing Microbiome of the Fetus and Newborn ; Hereditary Contribution to Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia ; Mechanistic Aspects of Phototherapy for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia ; and Cerebellar Development - The Impact of Preteen Birth and Comorbidities. - The new Pathophysiology of Neonatal Diseases section highlights every process associated with a disease or injury, all in one place.
New chapters in this section cover the pathophysiology of numerous conditions, including neonatal sepsis, persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, meconiumaspiration syndrome, hypozic-ischemic brain injury, neonatal white matter injury, meningitis, preeclampsia, chorioamnionitis, and ventilator-dependent infants. - In-depth information, combined with end-of-chapter summaries, enables deep or quick use of the text.
- Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices.