Neonatal Hematology

Erscheinungsjahr 2005
ISBN: 978-0-521-78070-4
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 468 Seiten, Format (B × H): 195 mm x 252 mm, Gewicht: 1175 g

Written by practising physicians specializing in pediatric hematology, neonatology, immunology, pediatric infectious disease and transfusion medicine, this is a practical guide to the pathogenesis, recognition and management of hematologic problems in the neonate. The focus is on clinical issues encountered by pediatric specialists, and there are chapters devoted to disorders of leukocytes, platelets, procoagulant and anticoagulant proteins, and disorders of red blood cells. Neonatal transfusion, malignant disorders in the newborn, neonatal hemoglobinopathy screening, harvesting and storage of umbilical cord stem cells are also covered, and practical approaches to diagnosis and treatment given.

Autoren/Hrsg.

de Alarcón, Pedro A.

Werner, Eric J.

Weitere Mitwirkende

Naiman, J. Lawrence

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Pädiatrie, Neonatologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Hämatologie, Transfusionsmedizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword J. Lawrence Naiman; Preface; Dedication; 1. Neonatal hematology: a historical overview Howard Pearson; 2. Disorders of the feto–maternal unit Eric Werner; 3. Erythropoiesis, red cells and the approach to anemia Pedro de Alarcon, Cris Johnson and Eric J. Werner; 4. Anemia of prematurity and indications for erythropoietin therapy Pamela J. Kling; 5. Hypoplastic anemias Gary Kupfer; 6. Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn Peter Waldron and William Cashore; 7. Neonatal hemolysis Bertil Glader and Geoffrey Allen; 8. Neonatal screening for hemoglobinopathies Peter Lane; 9. Polycythemia and hyperviscosity in the newborn Ted. S. Rosenkrantz and William Oh; 10. Newborn platelet disorders Pedro de Alarcon; 11. Neutrophil function and disorders of neutrophils in the newborn E. Stephen Buescher; 12. Immunodeficiency diseases of the neonate John W. Sleasman and Matt Saxonhouse; 13. Hemostatic abnormalities Manuela Albisetti, Paul Monagle and Maureen Andrew; 14. Transfusion practices Jayashree Ramasethu and Naomi L. C. Luban;15. Umbilical-cord stem-cell transplantation Joanne Kurtzburg; 16. Neonatal oncology Alan Gamis and Thomas Lampkin; 17. Normal values and laboratory methods Eric Werner and Pedro DeAlarcon; Index.

Über Autor(innen)

de Alarcón, Pedro A.
DOB: December 13, 1945

Werner, Eric J.
DOB: December 24, 1953