Avery’s Diseases of the Newborn, 11th Edition

By: Gleason, Christine A., MD; Sawyer, Taylor, DO, MBA, MEd 

ISBN: 9780323828239 

Publication Date: May 22, 2023 

Reviewer: Maradith L. Skalak, MD (Tulane University School of Medicine) 

Description 

This book is a comprehensive text covering neonatal physiology and the pathophysiology of neonatal disorders. The paper copy is accompanied by an ebook, which is similar in content, with the addition of several videos and links to references. This 11th edition is an update to the previous version, which was published in 2018. 

Purpose 

The purpose of the book is to provide a comprehensive, clinically relevant, and current source of information regarding the diseases of newborns. While online content has become more readily available, there is still great utility in having an authoritative reference for those caring for neonates or educating future clinicians. This book is an excellent resource for those involved in caring for neonates, providing extensive and well-researched chapters on a broad range of neonatal conditions. The online edition is useful as a companion, although the quality of the images and tables in the print book is high. Useful features in the ebook include the search function, the ability to add notes and annotations, and quick access to references throughout. This book meets its stated objectives by providing a well-researched, thorough, and comprehensive reference text for clinicians, scientists, and students involved in the care of sick newborns or children who experienced illness in the neonatal period. 

Audience 

The intended audience includes clinicians involved in neonatal care, educators, and investigators involved in neonatal research. Additionally, any clinicians caring for former high-risk neonates will benefit from the book, as many neonatal conditions have long-lasting implications for childhood and beyond. 

The book is an excellent reference for practicing neonatologists, pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, trainees in neonatology or pediatrics, and neonatal researchers. Numerous authors contribute to this lengthy book, many of whom are well-recognized experts in their fields, with many publications and presentations at national and international meetings. 

Features 

This book is a comprehensive reference text covering the physiology and pathophysiology of a broad range of neonatal conditions. It is organized by organ system, with chapters reviewing fetal and neonatal physiology before delving deeper into specific disease processes. The book explores the ramifications of specific diseases on neonatal health and long-term impacts for a range of conditions. The information is well-researched and comprehensive. This book is thorough and organized in a manner that makes it easy to jump to a specific condition or organ system of interest. This makes it an ideal reference for those involved in caring for newborns or children affected by neonatal diseases. The authors do an excellent job of referencing available studies and providing a comprehensive review of available literature. The illustrations and tables are high-quality and in color, and are useful in supporting the content of the book. 

Assessment 

This book is an excellent reference source for neonatal diseases, with the companion ebook enabling easier access and searchability. It is a high-quality text with well-researched chapters that are organized by organ system and easy to read. The text most comparable to this book is Fanaroff and Martin’s Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, which is generally required reading for neonatologists-in-training. Compared to this two-volume expansive text, the current book has a narrower focus on diseases of the newborn. The introduction highlights that the main difference in this edition is the selective editing of some chapters that veer away from the goal of reviewing neonatal diseases. By narrowing the focus of this book, the authors comprehensively cover both the physiology and pathophysiology of a wide range of conditions in a single volume. 

©Doody’s Review Service, 2023, Maradith L Skalak, MD (Tulane University School of Medicine), Doody’s Score: 97 – 5 Stars! 

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