Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health: A Multidimensional Approach / Edition 2

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

Overview

• 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780702049552
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	12/07/2020
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	723,264
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 The practical examination of the newborn

3 From gametes to fetus: a chronology of embryo development

4 Antenatal screening and testing: the significance for the health of the newborn

5 Influences on the health of the newborn, before and during pregnancy

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 and communication

12 Neonatal jaundice: implications for newborn health

13 Neonatal skincare and cordcare: implications for practice

14 Newborn screening and immunization

15 Helping parents make decisions