Problems at birth and resuscitation
Chapter 2. Problems at birth and resuscitation Paediatric assistance is requested at around a quarter of all deliveries and some form of support is required in 40% of these cases….
Problems with prematurity
Chapter 5. Problems with prematurity The problems of prematurity are varied and can be complex. This chapter works through many of the problems that preterm infants face after delivery from…
Fluid and electrolytes
Chapter 4. Fluid and electrolytes Problems with fluid and electrolyte balance are common in the neonatal population. After birth there are rapid changes in the physiology of newborn infants which…
Feeds and growth
Chapter 9. Feeds and growth Feeding and adequate growth are vital to both the preterm and term infant. After birth, the infant undergoes many changes, not only in gut structure…
Ventilation and blood gases
Chapter 6. Ventilation and blood gases Problems with respiration provide a substantial proportion of the acute workload of a neonatologist. Early respiratory problems lead to physiological instability, which in turn…
Common postnatal problems
Chapter 3. Common postnatal problems Every infant must have a thorough and detailed examination after birth, not only to exclude obvious congenital malformations but also to detect common postnatal conditions…
