Intensive Care of the Fetus and Neonate

This text looks at the increasing frequency with which foetal conditions of every nature are becoming amenable to treatment in utero. Substantial attention is devoted to the foetal beginnings of neonatal conditions, and foetal therapy. Critical care of the high-risk foetus is emphasized.

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With a strong emphasis on fetology and fetal intervention, this book discusses fetal development, fetal diagnosis, assessing fetal well-being, and medical and surgical therapy for the fetus. Moving into neonatology, it covers maternal factors influencing neonatal outcome, management of high-risk pregnancy, and neonatal resuscitation. Discussions are organized by organ system, diagnosis, treatment, management, and critical care techniques for the critically ill infant. Ethical considerations in intensive care are also discussed.