This practical reference is designed for healthcare professionals working in neonatal units outside the United States, providing essential, on-the-spot guidance for the care of both sick and well newborn infants. It focuses on the real-world needs of neonatal staff, offering quick access to frequently used information, procedures, and protocols that are critical in busy clinical settings. Portable and user-friendly, it is tailored to support neonatologists, pediatric trainees, nurses, midwives, and other neonatal care providers during daily rounds and emergencies.
Key Features
- Portable, bedside reference specifically formatted for use on duty in neonatal units.
- Step-by-step guidance on common procedures including peripheral IV, umbilical arterial and venous catheter insertion, central venous lines, and peripheral IA line insertion.
- Coverage of standard drug infusions such as dopamine, dobutamine, morphine, midazolam, insulin, and prostaglandin E1 (PGE1).
- Ready Reckoner tables by infant birthweight for sizing endotracheal tubes, umbilical lines, and common drug and infusion dosages.
- Resuscitation and infection management algorithms included for rapid clinical decision-making.
- Designed for frequent reinforcement of critical knowledge without needing to consult larger textbooks or digital resources.
