A must-have resource for all clinicians who work with sick and premature infants, Polin and Fox Fetal and Neonatal Physiology, 7th Edition, provides the comprehensive, authoritative information needed for effective management of this vulnerable patient population. This trusted two-volume text synthesizes recent advances in the field into definitive guidance for today’s busy practitioner, focusing on the foundational knowledge of fetal and newborn physiology necessary for board review, clinical rounds, scientific research, and day-to-day practice.Focuses on the developmental physiology of the fetus and newborn, offering expert guidance on how to effectively manage the many health problems seen in newborn and premature infantsProvides comprehensive updates throughout, including new knowledge of the genetic underpinnings of physiologic processes and many new and improved tables and figuresContains new chapters covering genetic control of development, multi-omics, sleep, neuroinflammation, climate change, intrauterine inflammation, and gas transport in the bloodFeatures 1,000 full-color diagrams, graphs and anatomic illustrations, nearly 170 chapters, and more than 350 global contributorsIncludes chapters devoted to clinical correlation that help explain the implications of fetal and neonatal physiology, as well as clinical applications boxes throughoutShares the knowledge and fresh perspectives of many new authors, as well as new co-editor Dr. Wendy Chung, who brings further expertise in genetics and genomics to the editorial boardAn eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
