Abstract
Cerebral injury in preterm infants remains a significant problem, and strategies to develop neuroprotective and neuromaturation-promoting interventions in the neonatal intensive care unit are rapidly evolving. Preterm birth accounts for 5% to 9% of all births in the world, leading to many environmental, social, health care, and financial implications. Over the past decade, the field of neonatal neurology has changed dramatically due to extraordinary advances in our understanding of both fetal imaging and neurogenetic mechanisms involved in brain development. Given these vast recent advances in the understanding of neonatal brain injury and in the care of affected newborn infants, this book provides a comprehensive review for the child neurologist and the neonatologist.
This first-edition textbook written by international clinical experts from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and several countries in Europe takes a pragmatic approach, providing a detailed review of each of their areas of expertise. It is easy to read and is well organized into 4 sections, 3 of which are written in the order of development from fetus to the term infant as they relate to acquired brain injury. There are a total of 20 chapters covering all topics related to neonatal neurology, including basic science mechanisms, clinical presentations, imaging, and treatments, all following a “bench to bedside” approach. The final fourth section addresses special populations and ethical concerns and is unique to this textbook.
In summary, this text is an overview of all topics related to neonatal neurology and is a great reference guide for any clinician working in the fields of neurology, neonatology, pediatrics, and child development as well as for researchers, therapists, and trainees in these areas. It can also be used as a study guide for board review or as an educational tool.