Preemie Care

Author : Dara Brodsky,Mary Ann Ouellette
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781416000396

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Primary Care of the Premature Infant by Dara Brodsky,Mary Ann Ouellette Pdf

Our understanding of the management of diseases in the premature infant has changed dramatically in recent years, and it can be quite difficult to remain up-to-date on changes in this highly scientific field. Dr. Brodsky and Ms. Ouellette have worked together to create a comprehensive reference that covers both the pathophysiology and epidemiology of problems occurring in premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the management of these problems once the infant has been released from the NICU to a community practice. The book emphasizes specific diseases that affect premature infants and focuses on two primary categories: background and management in the NICU, and management of specific illnesses after discharge from the NICU. Find information quickly using an up-to-date summary of the problems that are likely to affect the premature infant.Review helpful guidelines on feeding and growth, neurologic outcomes, developmental problems, retinopathy of prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and much more. Use easy-to-follow management algorithms to help diagnose and manage common issues in premature infants after discharge.Make effective decisions about screening, immunizations, counseling of parents, and more..Help families deal with the emotional impact of caring for a premature infant..Access a list of disease-specific websites for clinicians and families.

Author : Dana Wechsler Linden,Emma Trenti Paroli,Mia Wechsler Doron
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781476735559

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Preemies - Second Edition by Dana Wechsler Linden,Emma Trenti Paroli,Mia Wechsler Doron Pdf

The comprehensive “Dr. Spock”-like reference that is both reassuring and realistic—now updated to reflect the many advances in neonatology. Preemies, Second Edition is the only parents’ reference resource of its kind—delivering up-to-the-minute information on medical care in a warm, caring, and engaging voice. Authors Dana Wechsler Linden and Emma Trenti Paroli are parents who have “been there.” Together with neonatologist Mia Wechsler Doron, they answer the dozens of questions that parents will have at every stage—from high-risk pregnancy through preemie hospitalization, to homecoming and the preschool years—imparting a vast, detailed store of knowledge in clear language that all readers can understand. Preemies, Second Edition covers topics related to premature birth, including: What are your risk factors for having a premature baby? Can you do something to delay early labor? What do doctors know about you baby’s outlook during her first minutes and days of life? How will your preemie’s progress be monitored? How do you cope with a long hospitalization? Are there special preparations for you baby’s homecoming? What kind of stimulation during the first year gives your baby the best chance? Will your preemie grow up healthy? Normal?

Author : Susan L. Madden,Susan Madden
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2000-08-30
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781558321359

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The Preemie Parents' Companion by Susan L. Madden,Susan Madden Pdf

For parents of the nearly 300,000 babies born prematurely each year, Susan L. Madden has written The Preemie Parents Companion .

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Understanding Premature Birth and Assuring Healthy Outcomes
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 791 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309101592

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Preterm Birth by Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Understanding Premature Birth and Assuring Healthy Outcomes Pdf

The increasing prevalence of preterm birth in the United States is a complex public health problem that requires multifaceted solutions. Preterm birth is a cluster of problems with a set of overlapping factors of influence. Its causes may include individual-level behavioral and psychosocial factors, sociodemographic and neighborhood characteristics, environmental exposure, medical conditions, infertility treatments, and biological factors. Many of these factors co-occur, particularly in those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged or who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups. While advances in perinatal and neonatal care have improved survival for preterm infants, those infants who do survive have a greater risk than infants born at term for developmental disabilities, health problems, and poor growth. The birth of a preterm infant can also bring considerable emotional and economic costs to families and have implications for public-sector services, such as health insurance, educational, and other social support systems. Preterm Birth assesses the problem with respect to both its causes and outcomes. This book addresses the need for research involving clinical, basic, behavioral, and social science disciplines. By defining and addressing the health and economic consequences of premature birth, this book will be of particular interest to health care professionals, public health officials, policy makers, professional associations and clinical, basic, behavioral, and social science researchers.

Author : Kasey Mathews
Publisher : Hatherleigh Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781578264247

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Preemie by Kasey Mathews Pdf

In her early thirties, Kasey Mathews had it all: a loving husband, a beautiful two-year-old son, and a second baby on the way. But what seemed a perfect life was shattered when she went into labor four months early, delivering her one-pound, eleven-ounce daughter, Andie. The first time Kasey was wheeled into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), nothing prepared her for what she saw: a tiny, fragile baby in a tangle of tubes and wires. All at once, Kasey was confronted with a new and terrifying reality that would test the limits of love, family, and motherhood. In this riveting, honest, and often humorous memoir, Preemie chronicles the journey of one tiny baby’s tenacious struggle to hold on to life and the mother who ultimately grew with her. From hospital waiting rooms to the offices of alternative practitioners, from ski slopes to Symphony Hall, Kasey tries to make meaning of her daughter’s birth and eventually comes to learn that gifts come in all sizes and all forms, and sometimes... right on time.

Author : Su Laurent,Maya Isaaks
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-17
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781465405234

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Your Preemie Baby by Su Laurent,Maya Isaaks Pdf

Having a baby is a life-changing event for all parents, but giving birth prematurely can present a complex series of challenges, decisions and emotions that can be both bewildering and unexpected. Author Dr. Su Laurent holds your hand and guides you through those tumultuous days, weeks and months of caring for your premature baby. A practical and emotional guide, it provides the answers to the questions you may have been too stressed or scared to ask and gives you the tools you need to parent with confidence. The book is written by Su Laurent, an experienced pediatrician who has a wealth of experience caring for babies and their families in the NICU. It also features interviews with parents throughout, providing unique insight into what it feels like to care for a premature baby at hospital and at home, and offers empathy and reassurance every step of the way. Authoritative, yet warm and accessible, the book demystifies the experience of caring for a premature baby and provides positive advice. It covers what to expect in the SCBU, the practicalities of taking your baby home, medical complications that can occur, and what the future may hold in terms of development and health. The book is packed with practical advice to help your baby thrive and flourish; it includes innovative and tried-and-tested ways to bond with your baby in hospital, tips on developing a healthy feeding pattern, and ways to encourage your baby's development. It also focuses on how you may be feeling, discussing in detail the emotions that you may feel at different times, and offers positive tips for handling having to revise your hopes and plans.

Author : Naomi Bar-Yam Bar-Yam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1930775695

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Rich and Creamy for Our Preemie by Naomi Bar-Yam Bar-Yam Pdf

Author : Karen Lasby,Tammy Sherrow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-12
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1999044304

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Preemie Care by Karen Lasby,Tammy Sherrow Pdf

An essential resource for parents of premature babies. The birth of a new baby is a time full of joy and wonder. But when your baby is born premature, that joy also comes with stresses and challenges. Written for parents, but full of practical advice for health care professionals alike, Preemie Care helps ease the unique preemie journey to health, with a comprehensive guide to the first year of life. Leading neonatal nurse specialists Karen Lasby and Tammy Sherrow draw on their decades of experience, empowering you with the knowledge and resources to give your little one the best possible start in life--in the NICU and beyond. In Preemie Care, you will learn: - How to care for yourself and your baby while in the NICU - What to expect at the time of discharge, and how to prepare for the journey home - Strategies to foster your baby's health and prevent illness - Everything you need to know about feeding--from the breast, bottle, tube, and spoon - How to support and stimulate your baby at each key developmental phase - Tips for self-care during this challenging year - And much, much more, including stories from other preemie parents Having a premature baby can feel like an unexpected journey on rough seas. With extensive and up-to-date information about how to look after your little one, Preemie Care will be a life preserver through these tumultuous waters and will help steer you confidently through the first year of your baby's life.

Author : Martha Sears,Robert W. Sears,William Sears,James Sears
Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-21
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780316052030

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The Premature Baby Book by Martha Sears,Robert W. Sears,William Sears,James Sears Pdf

This major new addition to the Sears Parenting Library is a comprehensive, authoritative, and reassuring guide for parents of premature babies. 20 line drawings & photos.

Author : Steven P. Shelov
Publisher : Bantam Dell Publishing Group
Page : 930 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780553386301

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Caring for Your Baby and Young Child by Steven P. Shelov Pdf

A latest edition of a best-selling reference features a new design and expanded information on the preschooler years, in a guide that covers topics ranging from infant care and food allergies to sleeping habits and autism. Original.

Author : Frank P. Manginello,Theresa Foy DiGeronimo
Publisher : Wiley-VCH
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1998-04-08
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073945432

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Your Premature Baby by Frank P. Manginello,Theresa Foy DiGeronimo Pdf

This guide to the problems faced by the parents of a premature infant covers issues both emotional and financial. Completely updated, the book offers the latest information on procedures, equipment, and medication, respiratory treatments, nutrition, follow-up therapies, and more. 15 photos.

Author : Frank P. Manginello,Theresa Foy DiGeronimo
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1991-04-24
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0471535877

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Your Premature Baby by Frank P. Manginello,Theresa Foy DiGeronimo Pdf

The definitive guide to caring for your premature infant.from pregnancy and childbirth, through the often lengthy hospital stay. Your Premature Baby Usually kept in the dark by busy doctors and hospital staff, "preemie" parents often have nothing better to go on than hearsay and superstition. They feel powerless and become filled with unnecessary fears and anxieties. Now, Your Premature Baby, arms you with all the up-to-date information you need to weather the often frightening and costly ordeal of birthing and caring for a premature baby. Written by a neonatologist, it provides the most up-to-date information available User friendly, the book allows parents to quickly find answers to specific questions and situations Explains medical complications that can arise, their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis Includes advice on financial aid, a complete glossary of medical terms, and resources for support In a warm and intelligent writing style, the authors calm parents fears and help them cope with the many emotions aroused by premature birth

Author : Alyssa Veech
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0578415550

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Small But Mighty by Alyssa Veech Pdf

Small But Mighty is a beautifully illustrated inspirational book for mothers who wish to read to their premature baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Preemies often spend several months in the NICU, making bonding between mother and baby challenging. Reading to preemies also promotes literacy and reading comprehension as adolescents.

Author : Saroj Saigal
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Birth weight, Low
ISBN : 9781460249130

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Preemie Voices by Saroj Saigal Pdf

The birth of a very premature baby is a shock for parents. The immediate anxiety about whether their infant will survive quickly leads to concerns about their child's future quality of life. In this inspiring and informative book, young people who were born weighing less than two pounds, three ounces provide candid and personal stories about their lives, challenges and accomplishments. Now in their thirties, these men and women were cared for at McMaster University Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, soon after the introduction of newborn intensive care. Dr. Saroj Saigal, a renowned and award-winning neonatologist at McMaster, adds several chapters that outline the history of neonatology, describes recent medical and technological innovations, and explains how many extremely premature babies go on to enjoy fulfilling lives. Her chapters give the answer of a caring specialist to the inevitable question, "What next?" Written for a lay audience, Preemie Voices will move you to tears of admiration and amazement at the remarkable resilience of these tiny survivors. This unique collection of stories will not only provide encouragement and hope for parents who have given birth to a tiny preemie, but will inspire others who will be in awe at the achievements of these infants - both with and without disabilities - who were born too early. Watch the video documentary of a few participants from Preemie Voices at www.saigalpreemievoices.com...

Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789241548373

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Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children by World Health Organization Pdf

The Pocket Book is for use by doctors nurses and other health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first level referral hospitals. This second edition is based on evidence from several WHO updated and published clinical guidelines. It is for use in both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals with basic laboratory facilities and essential medicines. In some settings these guidelines can be used in any facilities where sick children are admitted for inpatient care. The Pocket Book is one of a series of documents and tools that support the Integrated Managem.