Neonatal hematology is a fast-growing field, and the majority of sick neonates will develop hematological problems. This is an essential guide to the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of hematologic problems in the neonate. Guidance is practical, including blood test interpretation, advice on transfusions and reference ranges for hematological values. Chapters have been thoroughly revised according to the latest advances in the field for this updated third edition. Topics discussed include erythrocyte disorders, platelet disorders, leukocyte disorders, immunologic disorders and hemostatic disorders. Coverage of oncological issues has been expanded to two separate chapters on leukemia and solid tumors, making information more easily accessible. Approaches to identifying the cause of anemia in a neonate are explained, with detailed algorithms provided to aid clinicians in practice. Covering an important hematologic niche with an ever increasing amount of specialized knowledge, this book is a valuable resource for hematologists, neonatologists and pediatricians.

Provides practical guidance for the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of hematologic problems in the neonate.

About the Author
Pedro A. de Alarcon, is William H. Albers Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL, USA. Eric J. Werner is Professor of Pediatrics at the Eastern Virginia Medical School and Division Director of the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, VA, USA. Robert D. Christensen is Director of Neonatology Research at Intermountain Healthcare and Professor of Pediatrics, University of Utah HEALTH, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. Martha C. Sola-Visner is Director of the Newborn Medicine Clinical Research Program at Boston Children's Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

Reviews
'This third edition represents another step forward in the development of this reference book. The world-renowned editors and authors have made this book the 'go-to' reference for this topic.General texts on neonatology and hematology can only devote limited space to these topics and there is no other comparable book that has been published recently to which this one can be compared ... this book will be an important resource for the healthcare providers caring for this vulnerable population.' Jay P. Goldsmith, Doody Enterprises



Book Information
ISBN 9781108488983
Author Pedro A. de Alarcon
Format Hardback
Page Count 490
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1200g
Dimensions(mm) 260mm * 182mm * 26mm