Maternal, fetal, & neonatal physiology : a clinical perspective

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Blackburn, Susan Tucker (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: St. Louis, MO : Saunders Elsevier , c2007
Edition:3rd ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Biologic basis for reproduction
  • 2. Physiologic basis for reproduction
  • 3. Prenatal period and placental physiology
  • 4. Parturition and uterine physiology
  • 5. Postpartum period and lactation physiology
  • 6. Fetal assessment
  • 7. Pharmacology and pharmacokinetics during the perinanal period
  • 8. Hematologic and hemostatic systems
  • 9. Cardiovascular system
  • 10. Respiratory system
  • 11. Renal system and fluid and electrolyte homeostasis
  • 12. Gastrointestinal and hepatic systems and perinatal nutrition
  • 13. Immune system and host defense mechanisms
  • 14. Integumentary system
  • 15. Neurologic, muscular, and sensory systems
  • 16. Carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism
  • 17. Calcium and phosphorus metabolism
  • 18. Bilirubin metabolism
  • 19. Pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid functions
  • 20. Thermoregulation