Examination of the newborn and neonatal health: a multidimensional approach

This ISBN is now out of print. A new version with e-book is available under ISBN 9780702041266. Examination of the Newborn contains the most up to date andcomprehensive 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. Anessential purchase for all health professionals wishing to enhance the quality of care they provide. INDICE: 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

• ISBN: 978-0-7020-4955-2
• Editorial: Saunders
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 280
• Fecha Publicación: 24/02/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés