Care of the Infant and Child with Trisomy 18 or Trisomy 13.  2008 Edition

The 100 pages of this book give insight into the complex issues of care and living that a parent must cope with as a caretaker of an infant or child with trisomy 18 or 13.  Discussed are common problems, growth charts, surgery tables, developmental milestones, mortality, and more.  Included are recommendations for health supervision and anticipatory guidance by John C. Carey, MD, which contain important guidelines for professionals.   The photos speak volumes about these special children.

By Ann M. Barnes, R.N. and John C. Carey, M.D. 2008
Cost: $14.95