Comprehensive Neonatal Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach provides a comprehensive physiologic and pathophysiologic approach to neonatal nursing management. Includes a complete physiologic and embryonic foundation for each neonatal system, as well as coverage of associated risk factors, genetics, critical periods of development, nutrition, and parenting.

Detailed discussions of each organ system include assessment and management strategies, complications, and new technologies. A collaborative approach unites medical, surgical, and psychosocial care. Clinical decision-making rationales are supported with the latest research. Discusses appropriate diagnostic tests and interpretation in each chapter. Emphasizes the role of the family in the continuum of care. Evolve website includes case studies with exam questions, resource information on neonatal nursing standards, competency-based education, and tools for family-centered care. Also includes resources from the companion handbook and new 3-D animations.

Prenatal and Postpartal Risk Factors chapter discusses health risks affecting fetuses and neonates. Resuscitation and Stabilization of the Infant chapter includes only the most current and relevant resuscitation concepts and practices. Genetic Influences on Newborn and Infant Health chapter covers the many roles genetics can play in neonatal health. Explores the latest issues and trends in developmental care. New advanced management content has been added throughout systems chapters. Includes additional algorithms. Addition of second color improves readability and enhances illustrations.