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Thoroughly revised to reflect the latest in neonatology, the 4th Edition of this definitive reference presents state-of-the-art, comprehensive coverage on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and prognosis for diseases in the newborn, and describes the routine care of the well baby. Covers every aspect of the care of the newborn, including advice about resuscitation, emergency intensive care, practical procedures, differential diagnosis, and ongoing care. Provides information about long term outcomes wherever possible. Includes contributions from fetal medicine physicians, obstetricians, epidemiologists, surgeons, and lawyers who provide valuable background information essential to the modern practice of neonatology. Includes a restructured introductory section - Organization of Neonatal Care - presenting more cohesive coverage of ethics, legal aspects of neonatology, mediocolegal problems, and psychosocial aspects of neonatology. Features fully revised content throughout, with many new contributors representing the perspective of a new generation of neonatologists. Presents a completely new artwork program and many new clinical photographs.… (more)