Merenstein & Gardner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care: An Interprofessional Approach

Authors

Editors: Mary I. Enzman-Hines; Brian S. Carter; Susan Niermeyer

• ISBN: 9780323930666
• Published: September 16, 2025
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 1032
• Language: English
• Publisher: Elsevier

Description

Co-edited by a team of physicians and nurses, Merenstein & Gardner’s Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care: An Interprofessional Approach, 10th Edition, is a leading resource for interprofessional collaborative care of critically ill newborns. Now printed in full color, it offers comprehensive coverage with a unique interprofessional approach and a real-world perspective that make it a practical bedside guide for both nurses and physicians.

This edition is updated throughout to reflect the latest evidence-informed/evidence-based practice, national and international guidelines, and current protocols; it also expands parent teaching to reflect today’s diverse family structures, strengthens gender and racial/ethnic inclusivity, and adds a dedicated chapter on Interprofessional Collaborative Practice.

Key Features

• Updated content reflecting current evidence-informed/evidence-based practice, guidelines, and NICU protocols.
• New Interprofessional Collaborative Practice chapter supporting a true team-based approach.
• Expanded parent teaching aligned with diverse family structures (including LGBTQ+ parents, surrogacy, and reducing stigma of single parenthood).
• Enhanced focus on gender and racial/ethnic inclusivity with emphasis on inclusive language and culturally competent care.
• Coverage of key updates such as NICU follow-up, healthcare disparities, Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (IKMC), global pandemics in the NICU, discharge planning, and family aggression risks.
• Now printed in full color with a full-color illustration program for improved usability.
• Consistent chapter structure (Physiology/Pathophysiology, Etiology, Prevention, Data Collection, Treatment/Intervention, Complications, Parent Teaching).
• Point-of-care highlights plus Parent Teaching and Critical Findings boxes to support clinical prioritization.
• Case studies for real-world application and learning.

Coverage

A structured, point-of-care NICU handbook covering foundational teamwork and evidence-based practice, neonatal support and monitoring, metabolic and nutritional care, infection and hematologic diseases, systemic diseases, and psychosocial aspects of neonatal care.

About the Authors

• Mary I. Enzman-Hines — Professor of Nursing, DNP Program Coordinator, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Colorado Springs, CO, USA).
• Brian S. Carter — Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine; Division of Neonatology & Bioethics Center, Children’s Mercy Hospital–Kansas City (Kansas City, Missouri, USA).
• Susan Niermeyer — Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Medicine (USA).

Table of Contents

• UNIT 1 — Foundations for Practice
  • 1. Interprofessional Collaboration and Evidence-Based Practice: Promoting Exceptional Care
• UNIT 2 — Support of the Neonate
  • 2. Prenatal Environment Effect on Neonatal Outcome
  • 3. Perinatal Transport and Levels of Care
  • 4. Care at Birth
  • 5. Immediate Newborn Care After Birth
  • 6. Heat Balance
  • 7. Physiologic Monitoring
  • 8. Acid-Base Homeostasis and Oxygenation
  • 9. Diagnostic Imaging in the Neonate
  • 10. Pharmacology in Neonatal Care
  • 11. Drug Withdrawal in the Neonate
  • 12. Pain and Pain Relief
  • 13. The Neonate and the Environmental Impact on Development
• UNIT 3 — Metabolic and Nutritional Care of the Neonate
  • 14. Fluid and Electrolyte Management
  • 15. Glucose Homeostasis
  • 16. Total Parenteral Nutrition
  • 17. Enteral Nutrition
  • 18. Breastfeeding the Neonate With Special Needs
  • 19. Skin and Skin Care
• UNIT 4 — Infection and Hematologic Diseases of the Neonate
  • 20. Newborn Hematology
  • 21. Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
  • 22. Infection in the Neonate
• UNIT 5 — Common Systemic Diseases of the Neonate
  • 23. Respiratory Diseases
  • 24. Cardiovascular Diseases and Surgical Interventions
  • 25. Neonatal Nephrology
  • 26. Neurologic Disorders
  • 27. Genetic Disorders, Malformations, and Inborn Errors of Metabolism
  • 28. Neonatal Surgery
• UNIT 6 — Psychosocial Aspects of Neonatal Care
  • 29. NICU Families in Crisis
  • 30. Bereavement in the NICU: Health Equity in Context
  • 31. Discharge Planning and Follow-Up of the NICU Infant
  • 32. Ethics, Values, and Palliative Care in Neonatal Intensive Care

Why buy this book?

• Because it’s a true bedside handbook designed for fast decision-making in the NICU.
• Because it supports interprofessional teamwork (nursing + physicians) with a consistent, practical structure.
• Because it’s updated for today’s protocols, equity-focused care, and real-world NICU challenges.
• Because parent teaching is integrated—so care extends beyond the incubator to the family.

Keywords

NICU, neonatology, neonatal intensive care, newborn critical care, evidence-based practice, interprofessional care, neonatal nursing, neonatologist, parent teaching, IKMC, discharge planning, healthcare disparities

Target Audience

Neonatal/NICU nurses, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), neonatologists, pediatric residents, NICU educators, hospital libraries, medical and nursing schools

Genre

Medicine, Neonatology, Pediatrics, Nursing, Clinical Reference

Q&A

Does CLNZ Books ship this title worldwide, and how long does delivery take?
Yes, CLNZ Books ships to more than 60 countries via trusted international courier with tracking. Delivery time varies by destination.

What payment methods does CLNZ Books accept for international orders?
Card and PayPal are accepted, with a simple, secure checkout.

Is this book currently in stock and available for immediate dispatch?
Yes, it is available and ships as soon as the order is confirmed.

Who are the editors, and what is their expertise?
Mary I. Enzman-Hines (Professor of Nursing, University of Colorado Colorado Springs), Brian S. Carter (Professor of Pediatrics, Neonatology & Bioethics, University of Missouri-Kansas City), and Susan Niermeyer (Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Denver) — all specialists in neonatal intensive care.

What does this 10th edition cover?
Interprofessional NICU care from birth support through discharge — physiologic monitoring, metabolic/nutritional care, infection and systemic diseases, and psychosocial/family aspects, now in full color.

Can CLNZ Books provide an invoice or quote for institutional or library purchasing?
Yes, institutional invoicing and quotes are available for hospital and medical school libraries.

Where can I buy Merenstein & Gardner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care?
Directly from CLNZ Books at clnzbooks.com.

📘 Learn more about shipping, delivery times, and returns, see our FAQ here.