Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology

Part 1: Medical Care. Prenatal Diagnosis.Premature Delivery. Assessment of Fetal Well-Being. Resuscitation of the New born. Assessment of Gestational Age. Temperature Regulation. Fluid And Electrolyte Balance.Nutrition. Parenteral Nutrition. Infectious Diseases.Acid Base Problems.Shock and Hypoperfusion. Cardiac. Pulmonary.Neonatal Apnea. Neurological Disorders. Drug Abstinence Syndrome. Renal Disorders. Gastrointestinal Disorders. Hematologic Problems. Jaundice. Hypoglycemia, Calcium, Endocrine and Related Problems. Newborn Screening For Genetic and Metabolic Disorders. Serious Inherited Metabolic Disease. Transient Immunologic Disorders. Birth Defects and Genetic Disorders. Common Surgical Problems. Part II: Techniques and Procedures. Oxygen Therapy. Endotracheal Intubation. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. Ventilatory Assistance. Exogenous Surfactant Administration for RDS. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Toracostomy Pericardiocentesis for Pneumopericardium. Adjuncts to Mechanical Ventilation. Analgesics, Sedatives, and Muscle Relaxants. Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy. Blood Sampling Techniques. Placement and Management of Intravascular Catheters. Continuous Monitoring of Oxygenation and Ventilation. Obtaining Spinal Fluid. Suprapubic Bladder Aspiration. Administration of Blood and Blood Components. Exchange Transfusion. Peritoneal Dialysis. Infant Transport PART III: Formulary. Neonatal Drugs. GLOSSARY. APPENDIX. INDEX