Download or read book Nursing the Neonate written by Maggie Meeks and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-08 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a multidisciplinary team of medical and nursing experts,this fully-updated second edition provides evidence-based coverageof all frequently seen neonatal conditions. Divided into chaptersbased on body-systems, each section includes discussion of relevantembryology, anatomy and physiology. Designed for real-life practice in the ward, each chapterincludes clear guidelines for procedure and discussion of bestpractice. Case studies are used throughout to aid discussion ofspecific equipment, conditions, and situations. An essential resource for neonatal nursing and midwiferystudents, as well as practicing neonatal nurses, this acclaimedtext may also be of use to junior doctors beginningneonatology. Evidence-based theory clearly linked to application in the wardwith case studies throughout Procedure and equipment guidelines included, with specificrecommendations for practice Accessible format designed for easy reading and reference Highly illustrated with relevant diagrams and pictures