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The NICU Primer for Pharmacists, 2nd Edition, is an essential resource for pharmacists working in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or treating pediatric patients in adult ICUs. Whether you're a student on a neonatal rotation, a resident, or a practicing pharmacist without NICU-specific training, this comprehensive guide provides foundational knowledge to enhance your understanding of neonatal pharmacotherapy.
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The new edition of NICU Primer for Pharmacists covers key NICU topics such as developmental pharmacology, medication safety, nutrition, and more specialized conditions like neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome and sepsis. With updated chapters reflecting the latest literature and treatment recommendations, this book equips pharmacists to navigate the complex and unique challenges of caring for NICU patients.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Coverage: From developmental pharmacology to specialized topics like apnea of prematurity, sepsis, and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.
- Latest Insights: Extensively updated content with new chapters, including Introduction to Maternal Health, Medication Safety Considerations, and Arrhythmias.
- Pharmacotherapy Guidance: Detailed recommendations for managing a wide range of neonatal conditions, supporting pharmacists in delivering high-quality care.
Amy P. Holmes, PharmD, BCPPS, FPPA
Amy P. Holmes currently works as an Education Director in Board Certification Programs for ASHP. Prior to ASHP, Amy was a NICU pharmacist for more than a decade and continues to work per diem as a pediatric pharmacist in her spare time.
John Brock Harris, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, FCCP, FNCAP
John Brock Harris joined Wingate University School of Pharmacy as faculty in 2012 teaching pediatrics while continuing his practice in the neonatal intensive care unit, which started in 2009. In 2022, he began service as the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Accreditation.
"This comprehensive overview of pharmacological treatment and neonatal care gathers the information pharmacists, students, and residents need in one place."
Tracy Hampton, PharmD, Doody's Review Service
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