Neonatal Haematology

Neonatal Haematology is a concise yet authoritative handbook offering comprehensive coverage of haematological disorders in the newborn. Designed for both trainees and experienced clinicians, it bridges clinical practice and laboratory insights, providing guidance for accurate diagnosis and management. Authored by world-renowned haematologists Professor Irene Roberts and Professor Barbara Bain, the text combines high-quality images, diagnostic algorithms, case studies, and practical tables to make complex neonatal haematology accessible and clinically relevant.

Key Features

• Organized by clinical problems for quick reference during patient care.
• Detailed coverage of red cell morphology, membrane disorders, enzyme deficiencies, and physiological changes in the first four weeks of life.
• Thorough discussion of haemolytic anaemias, including immune-mediated causes and haemolytic disease of the newborn.
• Evaluation of neonatal anaemia due to blood loss, with diagnostic guidance for feto-maternal haemorrhage and twin-to-twin transfusion.
• Identification of haematological signs of neonatal infection, including neutrophil left shift, leucoerythroblastosis, and toxic granulation.
• High-quality illustrations paired with step-by-step diagnostic guidance for enhanced learning.
• Valuable for paediatric haematologists, consultant haematologists, trainees, and biomedical scientists as a laboratory and clinical reference.