Neonatal Imaging, 2nd Ed. The reviews are in and they are EXCELLENT! July 6, 2024
Jay P. Goldsmith, MD of Tulane University School of Medicine and author of “Assisted Ventilation of the Neonate” reviewed and provided his assessment. Dr. Goldsmith states “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.
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Weighted Numerical Score: 96 - 4 Stars!