This quick reference book for the neonatal nurse practitioner covers Prenatal and Labor and Delivery, Delivery Room Management, and Neonatal Management, including NICU admission and common problems organized by body system. Most common neonatal diseases, health management strategies and interventions, and mathematical calculations are addressed. The information is presented in a succinct, user-friendly outline format, with additional resources at the end of each chapter. Appendices include AAP immunization guidelines and weight and temperature conversion charts.

Pt. I Pregnancy and Labor Ch. 1 Antenatal Testing 2 Ch. 2 Intrapartum 15 Ch. 3 High-Risk Pregnancies and Deliveries 25 Pt. II Delivery Room Management Ch. 4 Delivery Room Environment 40 Ch. 5 Delivery Room Resuscitation 43 Pt. III Neonatal Management Ch. 6 Admission and Discharge 50 Ch. 7 Fluid and Electrolytes 53 Ch. 8 Nutrition 64 Ch. 9 Drug Infusion Calculations and Procedures 72 Ch. 10 Infectious Diseases 85 Ch. 11 Hematology 103 Ch. 12 Hepatic Diseases and Hyperbilirubinemia 127 Ch. 13 Respiratory Disorders 137 Ch. 14 Cardiovascular Disorders 161 Ch. 15 Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Disorders 174 Ch. 16 Gastrointestinal Disorders 197 Ch. 17 Genitourinary and Renal Disorders 212 Ch. 18 Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders 227 Ch. 19 Dysmorphism 241 Ch. 20 Skin and Mucous Membrane Lesions 255 Ch. 21 Eyes and Ears 266 App. A "Pounds/Ounces to Grams Conversion Table" 273 App. B "Fahrenheit to Centigrade Conversion Table" 274 App. C "Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule, United States, 2002" 275 Index 277