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Care of the Jaundiced Neonate by David K. Stevenson; M. Jeffrey Maisels; Jon F. Watchko is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Care of the Jaundiced Neonate about?

A complete, authoritative guide to the management and treatment of neonatal jaundice Care of the Jaundiced Neonate focuses exclusively on the scientific underpinnings of jaundice, as well as the care of the jaundiced neonate. Edited by three of the field's most respected neonatal care experts, the book uniquely explains how the imbalance between bilirubin production and elimination leads to jaundice--and that hazardous levels of unconjugated bilirubin can cause kernicterus, or brain damage. In addition, you'll find the most current and clinically relevant perspectives on the physiology, genetics, and treatment of neonatal jaundice and related hemolytic conditions. FEATURES Covers all aspects of neonatal jaundice--from the biochemistry of bilirubin production to kernicterus Begins with an in-depth examination of the complex gene-environment interactions of bilirubin-induced neurotoxicity and its role in neonatal jaundice Surveys bilirubin production and measurement, its various fractions, and the metabolism and transport of bilirubin Selected chapters highlight the physiology and epidemiology of neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia; bilirubin toxicity; prevention, screening, an

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Author
David K. Stevenson; M. Jeffrey Maisels; Jon F. Watchko
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
Published
2012
Language
EN
ISBN
9780071762892
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Medical, Medicine

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