Neonatal intensive care nursing

Text includes: Organisation of neonatal care; Assessment of the neonate; The preterm and low birth weight infant; Nurturing supportive family and infant relationships in the neonatal environment; Developmentally focused nursing care; Management of pain and stress in the neonatal unit; Neonatal palliative care; Neonatal bereavement care; Legal and ethical issues in neonatal care; Early care of the newborn; Management of thermal stability; Management of respiratory disorders; Management of cardiovascular disorders; Neonatal brain injury; Management of haematological disorders; Neonatal infection; Medication practice in the neonatal unit; Neonatal anaesthesia; Neonatal surgical care; Exploring evidence-based practice in neonatal care.

Includes appendix, abbreviations and glossary.

This book is a comprehensive evidence-based text for nurses and allied health professionals caring for sick newborn infants. Divided into four parts, the book provides an overview of neonatal care and a detailed look at the physical and emotional wellbeing of neonate and family, a range of clinical aspects of neonatal care, and key practices and procedures. It will be essential reading for both new and experienced nurses, allied health professionals and students learning about neonatal care including those undertaking qualifications in the neonatal specialism and pre-registration students taking relevant modules or placements.