Overview

This second edition of this text on neonatal nursing care uses a three-part structure covering: neonatal nursing care; clinical conditions; and treatment and care strategies. It has new chapters focusing on play in the neonatal nursing unit and all major aspects of caring for the pre-term infant are debated. Key features include: sample exam questions on topics discussed in each of the clinical chapters; case studies which develop the theory presented in practice situations; and a table of normal values which provide a point of reference. It is intended for pre-registration midwives, nurses and novice practitioners.

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Author:   Doreen Crawford ,  Wendy Hickson
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Nelson Thornes Ltd
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.70cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.580kg
ISBN:  

9780748764693

ISBN 10:   0748764690
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   25 July 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Treatment of pediatric bone sarcomas.- Molecular biology of pediatric bone sarcomas.- Surgical options for limb salvage in immature patients with extremity sarcoma.- Location of sarcomas within the bone. The growth plate.- Location of malignant bone tumors.- Historical histologic study about the barrier effect of the physis against metaphyseal osteosarcoma.- Growth plate involvement in malignant bone tumors: Relationship between imaging methods and histological findings.- Imaging-based indications for resection with epiphyseal preservation.- Removal of metaphyseal malignant bone tumors in children with preservation of the epiphysis. Epiphysiolysis before excision.- Clinical results. - Control of disease Histological study of margins.- Other techniques for epiphyseal preservation (intraepiphyseal osteotomy).- Advantages of epiphysiolysis before excision.- Questions and answers.

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