Fetal and Neonatal Brain Stem: Developmental and Clinical Issues - Mark A. Hanson - Hardcover

The processes by which the brain stem controls fetal & neonatal autonomic functions, such as breathing, circulation, & the senses, are becoming more clearly understood, & this knowledge is vital in identifying vulnerable fetuses in the clinical setting. The collection of essays from clinicians & scientists, internationally renowned for their research on the brain stem, provides balanced reviews of current knowledge of brain stem function in fetal & neonatal life & the changes that take place at birth. It deals with the physiological & behavioural characteristics of the fetus & neonate, & considering both basic science & its clinical applications.Hanson, Mark A. is the author of 'Fetal and Neonatal Brain Stem: Developmental and Clinical Issues - Mark A. Hanson - Hardcover' with ISBN 9780521383578 and ISBN 0521383579.