Polin R. Fetal and Neonatal Physiology 2-Volume Set 6ed 2022

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Offering the comprehensive, authoritative information needed for effective diagnosis, treatment, and management of sick and premature infants, Fetal and Neonatal Physiology, 6th Edition, is an invaluable resource for board review, clinical rounds, scientific research, and day-to-day practice. This trusted two-volume text synthesizes recent advances in the field into definitive guidance for today’s busy practitioner, focusing on the basic science needed for exam preparation and key information required for full-time practice. It stands alone as the most complete text available in this complex and fast-changing field, yet is easy to use for everyday application.
Volume 1
Genetics and Embryology
Placenta and Intrauterine Environment
Developmental Pharmacology
Intrauterine and Postnatal Growth
Perinatal Iron, Mineral, and Vitamin Metabolism
Lipid Metabolism
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Protein Metabolism
Thermoregulation
Skin
The Lung
Surfactant
Physiology of Gastrointestinal Tract in the Fetus and Neonate
Liver and Bilirubin Metabolism
Volume 2
The Kidney
Fluid and Electrolyte Metabolism
Developmental Hematopoiesis
Hemostasis
Developmental Immunobiology
Neurology
Special Sensory Systems in the Fetus and Neonate
Endocrine Function
Ovary and Testis
Pathophysiology of Neonatal Diseases