Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- List of contributors
- Foreword by Alan Daneman
- Foreword by Phyllis A. Dennery
- Foreword by Avroy A. Fanaroff
- Preface
- 1 Introduction to principles of the radiological investigation of the neonate
- 2 Evidence-based use of diagnostic imaging: reliability and validity
- 3 The chest, page 11 to 40
- The chest, page 41 to 69
- 4 Neonatal congenital heart disease
- 5 Special considerations for neonatal ECMO
- 6 The central nervous system
- 7 The gastrointestinal tract
- 8 The kidney
- 9 Some principles of in utero and post-natal formation of the skeleton
- 10 Metabolic diseases
- 11 Catheters and tubes
- 12 Routine prenatal screening during pregnancy
- 13 Antenatal diagnosis of selected defects
- Index
Foreword by Phyllis A. Dennery
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 March 2012
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- List of contributors
- Foreword by Alan Daneman
- Foreword by Phyllis A. Dennery
- Foreword by Avroy A. Fanaroff
- Preface
- 1 Introduction to principles of the radiological investigation of the neonate
- 2 Evidence-based use of diagnostic imaging: reliability and validity
- 3 The chest, page 11 to 40
- The chest, page 41 to 69
- 4 Neonatal congenital heart disease
- 5 Special considerations for neonatal ECMO
- 6 The central nervous system
- 7 The gastrointestinal tract
- 8 The kidney
- 9 Some principles of in utero and post-natal formation of the skeleton
- 10 Metabolic diseases
- 11 Catheters and tubes
- 12 Routine prenatal screening during pregnancy
- 13 Antenatal diagnosis of selected defects
- Index
Summary
We frequently rely on imaging studies to aid in the diagnosis and management of sick neonates in the intensive care nursery. In fact, our usage of radiographs has become rather routine and at times not well thought through. This refreshingly practical textbook not only discusses various diagnostic imaging modalities and their usefulness, but it also provides excellent practical points to help us use these modalities more judiciously. I particularly enjoyed the evidence-based information provided, because this is rarely included in textbooks as an objective decision-making tool to gauge the appropriateness of our tests. In addition, the textbook presents benefits, limitations, and technical aspects of each modality as well as several pertinent examples in each chapter. The book is very user-friendly, providing straightforward information and clear guidelines. Another important message from this textbook is the multidisciplinary approach that is best for using and evaluating imaging tools. This is further exemplified by the collaborative contributions of authors who are neonatologists, radiologists, and pediatric and obstetric subspecialists.
All neonatal practitioners and front-line clinicians, as well as subspecialists who consult in the NICU, will benefit from the information provided here.
The lead editor, Dr. Haresh Kirpalani, is a master clinician and educator with many years of experience in neonatology. He has a gift for making complex information clear. His influence is apparent throughout the textbook. He has partnered with two radiologists who bring significant expertise.
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- Imaging of the Newborn , pp. xPublisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2011