Neonatology Questions and Controversies: Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, 4th edition (PDF Book)

By Robin K Ohls MD, Akhil Maheshwari MD, Robert D. Christensen MD, Richard A. Polin MD

Introduction:
The 4th edition of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine is a part of Dr. Richard Polin’s Neonatology Questions and Controversies series. The book offers evidence-based guidance to clinicians and care providers to handle challenging practice issues and provide optimal care to neonatal patients.

Analysis:
The book provides a comprehensive insight into the management of complications in premature infants resulting from hematologic and immunologic systems that are not yet fully developed. It emphasizes controversial areas that can require different opinions. The book is updated with the latest clinical information and covers challenging issues in neonatal hematology, such as anemia, transfusions, jaundice, leukocyte counts, and thrombocytopenia. It features new chapters on neonatal transfusion medicine, fetal and neonatal iron homeostasis, and improvements in bilirubin assessment and management. The book’s consistent chapter organization allows easy retrieval of information and contains numerous charts, graphs, radiographic images, and photographs.

Key Features:
– Provides comprehensive and updated information on neonatal hematology and transfusion medicine
– Emphasizes on controversial areas that can require different approaches
– Includes new chapters on neonatal transfusion medicine and improvements in bilirubin assessment and management
– Utilizes a consistent chapter organization and contains numerous charts, graphs, and radiographic images
– Provides authoritative advice from world-class neonatologists

Target Audience:
This book is an indispensable resource for neonatologists, pediatricians, residents, fellows, and medical students involved in neonatal care.

Conclusion:
Hematology and Transfusion Medicine provide authoritative information and essential guidance on neonatal hematology and transfusion medicine. The book is highly recommended to successfully manage neonatal hematologic and immunologic complications.

Rating:
4.5/5

Review:
This book is an exceptional resource for neonatal clinicians and care providers in handling challenging neonatal hematologic and immunologic complications. The book covers up-to-date information on neonatal hematology and transfusion medicine, emphasizing controversial areas. The inclusion of new chapters on neonatal transfusion medicine and bilirubin assessment and management further enhances the book’s importance. The book’s consistent chapter organization and numerous charts, graphs, and radiographic images make it easy to retrieve information. Overall, the book is a must-read for neonatal healthcare providers.