This book is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of neonatal medicine, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. It covers the basic care of neonates, the pathophysiology of various important conditions and the presentation of complex cases in a simplified manner for ease of comprehension and care of such patients.
This text covers the major conditions of neonatal mortality such as birth asphyxia, preterm baby care and neonatal sepsis while also focusing on less covered but common topics including meningomyelocele, omphalocele and gastroschisis, which are now seen more frequently in low- and middle-income countries.
There are 12 chapters that contain subchapters on relevant clinical conditions, focusing on medical specialties such as respiratory, cardiology, and haematology, among others. Finally, Textbook of Neonatology for Medical Students includes feeding problems in Low Birth Weight infants, Kangaroo Mother care, research opportunities in neonates and reference to essential technologies and prevention of long-term complications.
