Imaging of the newborn

Kirpalani, H (ed)

Imaging of the newborn - 2nd - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2011

Introduction to the principles of the radiological investigation of the neonate -- Evidence based use of diagnostic imaging: reliability and validity -- The chest -- Neonatal congenital heart disease -- Special considerations for neonatal ECMO -- The central nervous system -- The gastrointestinal tract -- The kidney -- Some principles of in utero and post-natal formation of the skeleton -- Metabolic diseases -- Catheters and tubes -- Routine prenatal screening during pregnancy -- Antenatal diagnosis of selected defects -- Index.

""This fully revised new edition of a popular practical guide provides a concise introduction to radiology in neonates, covering the full range of problems likely to be encountered in the neonatal ICU. The material is presented in atlas format, with concise text descriptions to provide a quick overview of the indications, utility, appearances and interpretation of images of common neonatal pathology. Numerous high-quality images enable easy 'matching' with clinical cases faced by the reader. New to this edition: Images updated throughout to reflect improvements in equipment and scanning techniques Expanded chapters on cardiovascular problems, bone and prenatal ultrasound New chapters on clinical utility of procedures, metabolic and inborn errors of metabolism, and antenatal diagnosis of common abnormalities Concise and practical, this is an essential training resource for all those who work in the neonatal ICU, including pediatric residents and trainees, junior radiologists and nurse practitioners""--Provided by publisher."

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