Developmental Outcome
Developmental Outcome Forrest C. Bennett More than 300,000 low-birth-weight infants (LBW; ≤2,500 grams) are born each year in the United States, constituting approximately 7.5% of all live births. Of these…
Medical Care After Discharge
Medical Care After Discharge Judy Bernbaum Once the high-risk infant is discharged from the hospital, his or her many special care needs do not cease. Although they still require well-child…
The Infant of the Drug-Dependent Mother
The Infant of the Drug-Dependent Mother Enrique M. Ostrea Jr. J. Edgar Winston Cruz Posecion Maria Esterlita-Uy T. Villanueva The problem of drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions during the…
Anesthesia and Analgesia in the Neonate
Anesthesia and Analgesia in the Neonate Sally H. Vitali Anthony J. Camerota John H. Arnold Despite the widespread use of potent analgesic agents in adult patients and older children, it…
Drug Therapy in the Newborn
Drug Therapy in the Newborn Robert M. Ward Ralph A. Lugo The developmental uniqueness of the neonate has tremendous impact on drug therapy. This uniqueness and the potential for dramatic…
Dermatologic Conditions
Dermatologic Conditions James G. H. Dinulos Gary L. Darmstadt INTRODUCTION As an organ, the skin provides essential functions for survival and can be an indicator of overall health. At no…
Eye Disorders
Eye Disorders Sherwin J. Isenberg The eye is possibly the fastest developing organ in the body. As soon as 4 to 6 months after birth, some ocular functions are permanently…
Orthopedics
Orthopedics William W. Robertson Jr. The orthopedic or musculoskeletal examination is a significant part of the neonate evaluation. Normal variations in contour, size, relationships, and range of motion of joints…
Neurosurgery of the Newborn
Neurosurgery of the Newborn Joseph R. Madsen David M. Frim Anne R. Hansen Treatment of structural and functional abnormalities of the neonatal central nervous system (CNS) provides unique challenges to…
