Author : American College of Obstetricians and Gy
Publisher : American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Women's Health Care Physicians
ISBN 13 : 9781934984307
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (843 download)
Book Synopsis Neonatal Encephalopathy and Neurologic Outcome by : American College of Obstetricians and Gy
Download or read book Neonatal Encephalopathy and Neurologic Outcome written by American College of Obstetricians and Gy and published by American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Women's Health Care Physicians. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Significantly revised and updated, the new second edition updates the science on neonatal encephalopathy presented in the 1st edition. The new 2nd edition recommends a broad evaluation of all potential contributing factors in every case of neonatal encephalopathy, including maternal medical history, obstetric and intrapartum factors, and placental pathology. This recommendation is a shift from the 2003 report, which focused on determining whether or not a hypoxic-ischemic event was the cause of neonatal encephalopathy. Includes new sections on - Placental pathology - Focal ischemic stroke - Neonatal interventions - Patient safety - Significant advances in neuroimaging This report will assist the clinician in evaluating a newborn with encephalopathy to assist in defining both the cause and timing.