Overview
Written by a multidisciplinary team of medical and nursing experts, this fully-updated second edition provides evidence-based coverage of all frequently seen neonatal conditions. Divided into chapters based on body-systems, each section includes discussion of relevant embryology, anatomy and physiology. Designed for real-life practice in the ward, each chapter includes clear guidelines for procedure and discussion of best practice. Case studies are used throughout to aid discussion of specific equipment, conditions, and situations. An essential resource for neonatal nursing and midwifery students, as well as practicing neonatal nurses, this acclaimed text may also be of use to junior doctors beginning neonatology. Evidence-based theory clearly linked to application in the ward with case studies throughout Procedure and equipment guidelines included, with specific recommendations for practice Accessible format designed for easy reading and reference Highly illustrated with relevant diagrams and pictures
Full Product Details
Author: Maggie Meeks (University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust) ,
Maggie Hallsworth (Leicester Royal Infirmary) ,
Helen Yeo
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Width: 19.10cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 0.816kg
ISBN: 9781405149747
ISBN 10: 1405149744
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 13 November 2009
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
This well structured, comprehensive book was written by [doctors and] nurses for nursing and midwifery students as well as practising neonatal nurses...Easy to read and well illustrated...I would recommend this book whole heartedly...a valuable addition to any neonatal unit and healthcare library. -- Journal of Neonatal Nursing This comprehensive text covers all aspects of neonatal nursing...Research-based, Nursing the Neonate includes references to the most up-to-date research and practice...Would make an excellent resource book for health professionals within this speciality. --New Zealand College of midwives journal
It explains the most complex facts clearly. Each chapter is introduced with learning outcomes, and illustrations are used to highlight essential information. Specific implications for practice are detailed after each topic. All neonatal units should have a copy of this excellent resource. (Nursing Standard, July-August 2010) This well structured, comprehensive book was written by [doctors and] nurses for nursing and midwifery students as well as practising neonatal nurses...Easy to read and well illustrated...I would recommend this book whole heartedly...a valuable addition to any neonatal unit and healthcare library. -- Journal of Neonatal Nursing This comprehensive text covers all aspects of neonatal nursing...Research--based, Nursing the Neonate includes references to the most up--to--date research and practice...Would make an excellent resource book for health professionals within this speciality. --New Zealand College of midwives journal
Author Information
Maggie Meeks is a Consultant Neonataologist at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust who leads on education for the neonatal service Maggie Hallsworth is a practice development nurse at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust who has extensive experience of clincial neonatal nursing and teaching
