Fetal and Neonatal Brain Injury

Now in its third edition, this is a comprehensive survey of fetal and neonatal brain injury arising from hypoxia, ischemia or other causes. The publication spans a broad range of areas from epidemiology and pathogenesis, through to clinical manifestations and obstetric care, and then on to diagnosis, long-term outcomes, and medico-legal aspects. An important theme running throughout is to highlight scientific and clinical advances that have a role to play in minimising risk, improving clinical care and outcomes. The text describes how placental abnormalities, imaging studies and laboratory measurements can identify the timing and severity of the injury event. Despite these advances, fetal and neonatal brain injury remains a major concern with devastating consequences. It is hoped that this definitive account will provide the clinician not only with a better understanding of the mechanisms involved but also with the best available knowledge necessary to deal with this intractable problem.* Spans clinical aspects, diagnosis, evaluation and long-term outcomes, and new approaches to therapy * All chapters updated or re-written with new chapters on pathophysiology and fetal responses to asphyxia, metabolic disorders that mimic asphyxia, and improved new imaging techniques * Comprehensively referenced and well illustratedReview of second edition: 'The material is excellent, well outlined, and well referenced. I would recommend it for all professionals who consult in intensive care nurseries, who are involved in complex obstetrics and who are involved in the medico-legal areas concerning 'bad babies' ... This textbook should continue to be a landmark in neonatal brain injury for the years ahead.' Journal of Perinatology Review of second edition 'Overall this book will provide readers with a broad, contemporary overview of pathophysiologic mechanisms that may contribute to fetal and neonatal brain injury and of current clinical practice. Physicians preparing to serve as expert witnesses in legal cases in which the cause of fetal or neonatal brain injury is in contention are likely to find it an informative reference.' New England Journal of Medicine