The Newborn Baby, 6th Edition

by Vincent Harrison

The fifth edition of this popular and well-established textbook for nurses, medical students, doctors and other health workers has been fully updated.

Birth asphyxia and hypoxic brain damage remain the major causes of death and severe handicap in fullterm infants on the African continent. This edition pays particular attention to these problems.

The acutely-ill infant receives significant attention and conditions such as respiratory distress and infection are emphasised.

Updated sections describe the importance and structure of community perinatal services and the simple yet highly effective ‘kangaroo care’ for premature babies. Parental grief, pain relief and moral and ethical issues are highlighted.

The text also covers normal features, behaviour and care after birth, as well as common minor problems such as jaundice, allergy and failure to thrive. Contributions from primary care physicians are particularly relevant for those who work in primary care clinics. Management issues are tailored for those who work in units with restricted funds and a limited number of personnel.

This accessible new edition of The Newborn Baby addresses the continuing crisis of HIV transmission from mother to infant and the most recent methods of prevention. It also serves as a reference for less common and rare disorders and includes up-to-date information on recent gene discoveries. Problems are described in relevant chapters devoted to a particular system, such as the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and neurological systems.

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