Preterm birth is a major challenge in perinatal health care. Mostperinatal deaths occur in preterm infants, and preterm birth is animportant risk factor for neurological damage, including cerebralpalsy. This ABC covers all the latest information on this complexand multidisciplinary area from obstetric issues to immediate careof preterm infants, respiratory complications, and how to providesupport to the parents and relatives of the preterm infant.
With its clear explanation and many illustrations, generalpractitioners, medical students, paediatricians starting theirpostgraduate training, nurses, and midwives will find ABC ofPreterm Birth an excellent reference.
William McGuire
Gynäkologie u. Geburtshilfe Medical Science Medizin Obstetrics & Gynecology