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ISBN: 9780702063978
Copyright: 2008
Publication Date: 06-10-2008
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
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Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 1st Edition

by Lorna Davies, BSc(Hons), MA, PGCEA, RN, RM and Sharon McDonald, RM, BSc(Hons), MA, PGCEA, RGN

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ISBN: 9780702063978
Copyright: 2008
Publication Date: 06-10-2008
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
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Examination of the Newborn contains the most up to date and comprehensive information on how to perform a complete assessment of the newborn infant. Specialists from different disciplines provide in-depth information on examination of the body systems, and the book includes discussion of the psychosocial and emotional elements resulting from any unexpected findings. An essential purchase for all health professionals wishing to enhance the quality of care they provide.

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    • An essential guide to this most important of examinations
    • The first book to assist in the recognition of the psychosocial and emotional elements of physical disability that may impact on the family
    • Provides a multi-professional perspective, with contributors from specialists in their fields
    • Each chapter addresses the subject from a holistic perspective that includes ethical, legal and psychosocial aspects as well as the physical
  • 1. The practical examination of the newborn

    2. From gametes to fetus: a chronology of embryo development

    3. Antenatal screening: the significance for the health of the newborn

    4. Influences on the health of the newborn, before and during pregnancy

    5. The neonatal period and beyond: short- and long-term consequences of intrapartum events

    6. Maternal and newborn transition: adjustment to extrauterine life

    7. Resuscitation of the newborn baby

    8. Neurological, behavioural and growth assessment of the newborn

    9. Congenital cardiac anomalies in the newborn: causes, effects and treatment

    10. The newborn eye: visual function and screening for ocular disorders

    11. Congenital abnormality - screening, diagnosis & communication

    12. Neonatal jaundice: implications for newborn health

    13. Neonatal skincare and cord care : implications for practice

    14. Newborn screening and immunization

    15. Helping parents make decisions

    Appendix 1: Co-sleeping

    Appendix 2: Vitamin K and VKDB
  • Lorna Davies, BSc(Hons), MA, PGCEA, RN, RM, Lecturer in Midwifery, Christchurch Polytechnic and Institute of Technology, New Zealand. and Sharon McDonald, RM, BSc(Hons), MA, PGCEA, RGN, Director of CPD & PG Portfolio, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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