This fully revised new edition of a popular practical guide provides a concise introduction to radiology in neonates, covering the full range of problems likely to be encountered in the neonatal ICU. The material is presented in atlas format, with concise text descriptions to provide a quick overview of the indications, utility, appearances and interpretation of images of common neonatal pathology. Numerous high-quality images enable easy ‘matching’ with clinical cases faced by the reader. New to this edition: • Images updated throughout to reflect improvements in equipment and scanning techniques • Expanded chapters on cardiovascular problems, bone and prenatal ultrasound • New chapters on clinical utility of procedures, metabolic and inborn errors of metabolism, and antenatal diagnosis of common abnormalities Concise and practical, this is an essential training resource for all those who work in the neonatal ICU, including pediatric residents and trainees, junior radiologists and nurse practitioners.

Review

“… a handy guide that’s packed with a lot of important and even essential information expertly laid out using text, images, charts, drawings, tables, and other visuals. A very valuable book … a must for any aspiring as well as practicing neonatologist, or any professional involved in the care of infants.”
Nano Khilnani, Biz India

Book Description

This fully revised new edition of a popular practical guide provides a concise introduction to imaging in newborn babies, covering the full range of problems likely to be encountered in the neonatal ICU. The material is presented in atlas format, with numerous high-quality images.

Contents

۱. Introduction to principles of the radiological investigation of the neonate
۲. Evidence-based use of diagnostic imaging: reliability and validity
۳. The chest, page 11 to 40
۴. Neonatal congenital heart disease
۵. Special considerations for neonatal ECMO
۶. The central nervous system
۷. The gastrointestinal tract
۸. The kidney
۹. Some principles of in uteroand post-natal formation of the skeleton
۱۰. Metabolic diseases
۱۱. Catheters and tubes
۱۲. Routine prenatal screening during pregnancy
۱۳. Antenatal diagnosis of selected defects