Includes bibliographical references and index.

Prenatal, intrapartal, and postpartal red flags -- Resuscitation and stabilization -- NICU admissions -- Neonatal transports -- Pain assess ment for newborns and infants -- Genetic assessment -- Respiratory care -- Cardiac care -- Neonatal infections -- Gastrointestinal care -- Tot al parenteral nutrition -- Enteral nutrition -- Renal care -- Endocrine /metabolic care -- Hematologic care -- Surgical care -- Neurologic care -- Developmental care -- Discharge planning/coordination of home care -- End-of-life or palliative care -- Safety protocols -- Life beyond th e NICU -- Procedures -- Appendix A: Diagnostic tests and laboratory val ues -- Appendex B: International conversion chart -- Appendix C: Temper ature conversion chart -- Appendix D: Weight conversion from pounds to grams -- Appendix E: Immunization schedule -- Appendix F: Drug guide -- Appendix G: Critical pathways.