Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of the NICU Graduate, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology (Volume 45-3) (The Clinics: Orthopedics, Volume 45-3)

By Ira Adams Chapman, Sara B Demauro
With collaboration of Consulting Editor, Dr. Lucky Jain, Drs. Adams Chapman and DeMauro have put together a state-of-the art issue devoted to long-term outcomes for the NICU graduate. Top authors in the field provide clinical reviews in the following areas: Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Early Childhood; Neurodevelopmental Outcomes at School Age and Adult Outcomes; Behavioral Sequela of Prematurity; Changing Prevalence of Cerebral Palsy in Extremely Preterm Infants; Medical Morbidity and its Impact on Neurodevelopmental Outcome; NEC and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes; Biological and Social Influences Over Time/Chronic lung disease and neurodevelopmental outcomes; Intracranial hemorrhage and neurodevelopmental outcomes; Public health implications of extremely preterm birth: What are we measuring; Looking beyond neurodevelopmental impairment; Long-Term Functioning and Participation Across the Life Course for NICU Graduates; Early diagnosis of treatment of CP; Psychiatric Sequelae of Prematurity and Prevention of prematurity. Readers will come away with the information they need to imporove outcomes for the NICU infant.

The NICU, or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, is a place where newborn infants are given intensive medical care and life support. These tiny babies require close monitoring and continuous care, often for extended periods of time. With advances in modern medicine, more and more infants can overcome even the most challenging medical conditions.

Long-term outcomes for NICU graduates is an important subject that needs to be addressed. The book, edited by Ira Adams Chapman and Sara B Demauro, with the collaboration of Consulting Editor, Dr. Lucky Jain, explores the topic of long-term outcomes for NICU graduates. The book provides an overview of clinical reviews by top authors in the field, who explore the different aspects of the issue.

One of the major topics discussed in this book is neurodevelopmental outcomes for NICU graduates. Early childhood neurodevelopmental outcomes, such as cognitive and motor skills, early language development, and perceptual abilities are explored in detail. The book also covers how neurodevelopmental outcomes change as the child grows older and how they may affect adult outcomes.

Behavioral sequela of prematurity is another important topic that is explored, as well as the changing prevalence of cerebral palsy in extremely preterm infants. The impact of medical morbidity on neurodevelopmental outcomes is also discussed. NEC, or necrotizing enterocolitis, and its relationship to neurodevelopmental outcomes is explored as well.

The book covers the biological and social influences over time, and the chronic lung disease and neurodevelopmental outcomes that may result. It also touches on intracranial hemorrhage and neurodevelopmental outcomes.

Public health implications of extremely preterm birth and what it means to measure outcomes for these newborns is covered in detail. Looking beyond neurodevelopmental impairment, the book reviews long-term functioning and participation across the life course for NICU graduates. The early diagnosis and treatment of CP, or cerebral palsy, is also discussed.

Psychiatric sequelae of prematurity and prevention of prematurity are explored in detail, providing readers with in-depth insight into the variety of issues that surround long-term outcomes of NICU graduates.

This book from Elsevier is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the long-term outcomes of NICU graduates. It provides a comprehensive overview of current research and knowledge in the field, and offers insights into how we can improve outcomes for these tiny infants.

The book is written in clear and concise language, and is easily accessible to healthcare providers, researchers, educators, and anyone else interested in this subject. The authors and editors are all experts in their fields, which ensures that readers are provided with reliable and accurate information.

Readers will come away from this book with a greater understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by NICU graduates. By exploring the different aspects of long-term outcomes for these infants, readers will be able to contribute to the ongoing research and development of new strategies to improve outcomes for NICU graduates.

Ordering this book is an investment in your knowledge and growth as a healthcare provider or researcher. By taking the time to learn more about long-term outcomes of NICU graduates, you can help to improve the quality of care that these tiny infants receive.

In conclusion, this book offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in the long-term outcomes of NICU graduates. With its comprehensive overview of current research and knowledge in the field, this book is a must-have for healthcare providers, researchers, and educators. Order your copy today and take the first step towards improving outcomes for these tiny infants.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier; 1st edition (October 17, 2018)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0323641458
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323641456