Futura Publishing Co., Armonk, NY, 1997. LC Call no. NLM Call no. It is a moderately sized book, clearly and succinctly written in an outline format. Most chapters are clinical, reviewing etiology, clinical and laboratory findings, diagnosis, treatment, and management of particular diseases.
Extensive coverage is given to pharmacology.
There are, also, chapters on nonclinical topics such as neonatal transport, outreach programs, discharge planning, and ethical and social issues. Although the plastic spiral binding is colorfully appealing, it may not stand up to heavy use. The Michigan Manual is multidisciplinary in scope, with relevance for attendants, house staff, research fellows, and neonatal nurse practitioners. Although primarily designed as a personal pocket guide for the NICU, its quick reference format also makes it a recommended candidate for health science library reference collections. Inc. All rights reserved.