NCC is thrilled to share Reviewer Jay P. Goldsmith, MD of Tulane University School of Medicine and author of “Assisted Ventilation of the Neonate” expert opinion on the following publications!
| ... it is the "Gomella" (the go-to handbook for general neonatology) for neonatal neurology. It should become the reference handbook for "brain care" in all NICUs. ... This is a unique book with no truly comparable book for comparison. It presents the day-to-day aspects of neonatal neurology care in a concise and well-organized manner. ... This book should become a standard reference in every neonatal intensive care unit. Doody’s Book Review Service gives the Handbook of Neonatal Neurology a score of 96!  Handbook of Neonatal Neurology ISBN: 978-0-9890198-6-6 Available at: Amazon.com Read below for the full review! DOODY'S BOOK REVIEW SERVICE UPDATE [AUTHOR] Bissinger, Robin L., PhD, APRN, NNP-BC, FAAN; Fanning, Bresney A., MSN, Med-MESA, NNP-BC, C-NNIC, C-ELBW; Limjoco, Jamie J., MD, MS, MMM; Peeples, Eric S., MD, PhD, C-NNIC [BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATA] ISBN: 978-0-9890198-6-6, 386 pages, soft cover. [REVIEWER'S EXPERT OPINION] Jay P. Goldsmith, MD(Tulane University School of Medicine) **Description** The National Certification Corporation edited and produced this book. The four editors are two NNPs and two neonatologists. Initially, this book on neonatal neurology seems aimed at nurses and nurse practitioners, but on deeper inspection it is the "Gomella" (the go-to handbook for general neonatology) for neonatal neurology. It should become the reference handbook for "brain care" in all NICUs. **Purpose** The purpose of the book is to help neonatal providers understand and treat the neurologic aspects of babies in their care. This includes virtually all neurologic abnormalities of neonates as well as the normal development and supporting brain care during other aspects of neonatal diseases. These are worthy objectives well met by this book. **Audience** The concise outline approach of this book is similar to other neonatal handbooks and the comprehensive nature of the subject matter makes this book appropriate for all neonatal caretakers, including attendings and resident staff. The editors and 33 contributing authors represent expertise in neonatology, nursing, neurology and neurosurgery from around the U.S. and Canada. **Features** The book is divided into 19 chapters which cover all aspects of neonatal neurology in an outline format. The first two chapters cover central nervous system development and evaluation and then the subsequent chapters cover all aspects of neonatal neurology including congenital anomalies, trauma, asphyxia, stroke, and seizures. The book also addresses aspects of pain management, neuromonitoring, and opioid withdrawal syndrome. The concluding chapter deals with ethical, legal, and palliative care considerations. The book has excellent tables and a few colored illustrations. The radiologic pictures are clear and easy to understand. This next edition of the book might be enhanced with the addition of a CD or internet link to see videos of neurologic evaluations, performance of a Sarnat or Thompson evaluation, and different types of seizures. A chapter on emergency evaluation of neonatal CNS symptoms (similar to Gomella's "On Call" section) might also be very helpful. **Assessment** This is a unique book with no truly comparable book for comparison. It presents the day-to-day aspects of neonatal neurology care in a concise and well-organized manner. Other neonatal neurology texts such as Volpe's Neurology of the Newborn, 7th Edition, Volpe and Inder (Elsevier, 2024) are much more oriented to biology, biochemistry, and pathophysiology. They are references for a library and not practical for daily use like this soft-covered handbook which can be kept close by for reference. This book should become a standard reference in every neonatal intensive care unit. ----------------------------------------------------------- Weighted Numerical Score: 96 - 4 Stars! |
This is an excellent text for teaching basic imaging to neonatal providers. It fills a unique niche for early career NICU bedside providers and covers a wide range of common neonatal imaging. Other major texts in neonatal radiology do not target this population of caretakers and are rarely found in NICU libraries. This book will find an important role in the care of neonates and lots of use by the teaching faculty and providers in NICUs. Doody’s Book Review Service gives Neonatal Imaging, Second Edition a score of 96!  Neonatal Imaging, Second Edition ISBN: 978-0-9890198-5-9 Available at: Amazon.com Read below for the full review. DOODY'S BOOK REVIEW SERVICE UPDATE [AUTHOR] Eklund, Meryle J., MD, FAAP; Spence, Leslie H., MD, FAAP; Hill, Jeanne, MD, FACR [BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATA] ISBN: 978-0-9890198-5-9, 432 pages, soft cover [REVIEWER'S EXPERT OPINION] Jay P. Goldsmith, MD(Tulane University School of Medicine) **Description** Written and reviewed by academic radiologists and edited by the doctorate level CEO of the National Certification Corporation, this book, previously published in 2018, is designed to help bedside providers of neonatal care to interpret basic radiologic and ultrasound images of the newborn. The book is significantly expanded over the first edition with a new chapter on musculoskeletal disorders, more images, and 27 patient cases. **Purpose** According to the editor, the book is designed for neonatal providers from new learners to expert clinicians. The authors, on the other hand, view the book as a way to provide the basics of imaging and the language of radiology and sonography, mostly to new learners. The authors recognize that the book is not an exhaustive review of the subjects, and many aspects of neonatal imaging are beyond its scope. The text certainly meets its objectives, especially for new learners. **Audience** The book's primary audience is nurse practitioners, residents, and fellows to assist them in the interpretation of neonatal imaging. Although most bedside providers rely on radiology interpretations of imaging, often official reports are delayed or read by general radiologists in non-tertiary facilities. This book acts as a resource to help diagnosis in those situations. The images are also excellent visual tools in the academic teaching environment. The principal author is a neuroradiologist with expert consultants and reviewers who are radiologists, neonatologists, surgeons, and orthopedic surgeons. **Features** The introduction reviews terms and techniques of general radiology and the beginning section of each subsequent organ-oriented chapter reviews the technique for that particular system. Subsequent chapters review basic imaging of the chest, abdomen, head (ultrasound). genitourinary tract (ultrasound), and musculoskeletal system. A concluding chapter with 27 case presentations provides challenges for learners to test their skills. The images reproduce well on glossy paper and include arrows to point the reader to important findings. A companion website where users could upload images to a computer for ease in teaching would benefit the book. The book does succeed in teaching basic neonatal imaging, but its scope is limited. **Assessment** This is an excellent text for teaching basic imaging to neonatal providers. It fills a unique niche for early career NICU bedside providers and covers a wide range of common neonatal imaging. Other major texts in neonatal radiology do not target this population of caretakers and are rarely found in NICU libraries. This book will find an important role in the care of neonates and lots of use by the teaching faculty and providers in NICUs. ----------------------------------------------------------- Weighted Numerical Score: 96 - 4 Stars! |