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At Medical Study Zone, we believe every medical student deserves access to the best learning resources—without barriers. That’s why we’re offering you the free PDF download of one of the most trusted NICU handbooks worldwide: Cloherty and Stark’s Manual of Neonatal Care, 9th e.

This book is a lifesaver in pediatrics and neonatology, widely used in U.S. hospitals and training programs. Written by leading Harvard and CHOP neonatologists, it provides clear, outline-based guidance on everything from delivery room resuscitation to advanced NICU management.

Features of the edition

Manual of Neonatal Care (9th ed.) was edited by John P. Cloherty, MD (with co-editors including Eric C. Eichenwald, MD; Anne R. Hansen, MD, MPH; and Ann R. Stark, MD)dl.icdst.org. It was published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (Wolters Kluwer). This is the classic “Cloherty” handbook that many neonatologists carry for quick reference.

• Outline Format & Tables: The 9th edition stresses a user-friendly style. It “uses an easy-access outline format and numerous tables” to help you find information quickly. Headers, bullet points, and charts break the material into bite-size facts. This makes the book feel more like an atlas of facts than a narrative text – ideal for busy students.
• Clinically Focused: It emphasizes evaluation and management, not deep pathophysiology. One reviewer notes that each chapter is concise, focusing on the clinical steps you need. You’ll see real-world protocols for ventilator settings, feeding plans, and medications.
• Family-Centered Content: Unlike some reference books, this manual includes a lot on family support and developmental care. It has chapters on breastfeeding, developmentally supportive care, bereavement, and ethical decision-making. Newer editions added sections on safety and QI, but even the 7th edition includes the human side of NICU care.

The Manual of Neonatal Care is a staple in PICUs and newborn nurseries. It’s packed with more than 1,000 pages across 66 chapters – literally fitting the “entire gamut of NICU care” into one portable volume. The content is reviewed by top neonatologists (many affiliated with Harvard, Brigham & Women’s, etc.), so you’re learning the latest expert practices.

Table of Contents – Manual of Neonatal Care

• Section I: Prenatal Assessment and Conditions p.1-39
• Section II: Immediate Postnatal Period p.39-130
• Section III: General Newborn Conditions p.130-219
• Section IV: End-of-Life Care p.219-230
• Section V: Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition, GI & Renal p.230-350
• Section VI: Respiratory Disorders p.350-454
• Section VII: Cardiovascular Disorders
• Section VIII: Hematologic Disorders
• Section IX: Infectious Diseases
• Section X: Neurologic Disorders
• Section XI: Bone Conditions
• Section XII: Metabolism
  60. Inborn Errors of Metabolism — p.767
• Section XIII: Sexual Development
  61. Disorders of Sex Development — p.791
• Section XIV: Surgery
  62. Surgical Emergencies in the Newborn — p.808
• Section XV: Dermatology
  63. Skin Care — p.831
• Section XVI: Auditory & Ophthalmologic Disorders
  64. Retinopathy of Prematurity — p.840
  65. Hearing Loss in NICU Graduates — p.846
• Section XVII: Common Procedures
  66. Common Neonatal Procedures — p.851

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