Neonatal Hematology - 9780521119313

An update of the 2005 edition, Neonatal Hematology describes the explosion of knowledge regarding newborn hematology. The editors and contributors offer the new best reference for neonatologists and hematologists in their treatment of newborn blood disorders. This concise and coherent book seeks to be a practical guide to the facilitation of decision-making based on science and understanding of given problems. It is organized into eight sections: developmental hematology, erythrocyte disorders, platelet disorders, leukocyte disorders, immunologic disorders, hemostatic disorders, transfusional medicine, and miscellaneous. Expansion of the areas of prenatal screening and diagnosis, cord blood utilization, hyperbilirubinemia, and neonatal oncology are presented. The authors describe their book as a reference for the neonatologist concerned with newborn hematologic problems. There is a list of contributors, and references at the end of each chapter. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)