Examination of the Newborn: A Practical Guide

by Helen Baston, Heather Durward

Overview

Newborn babies are examined at around 6 to 72 hours after their birth to rule out major congenital abnormalities and reassure the parents that their baby is healthy. This practical text is a step-by-step guide for all practitioners who undertake this clinical examination. It is particularly valuable for midwives and nurses undertaking Examination of the Newborn modules as well as a useful reference work for those already performing this role. It provides midwives and other practitioners involved in neonatal examination with a comprehensive guide to the holistic examination of the newborn infant.

Examination of the Newborn encourages the reader to view each mother and baby as unique, taking into account their experiences preconceptually, antenatally and through childbirth. The text covers:

• the role of the first examination as a screening tool;

• normal fetal development;

• parents’ concerns and how to respond to them;

• the impact of antenatal diagnostic screening;

• the events of labour and birth;

• the clinical examination of the neonate;

• the identification and management of congenital abnormalities;

• accountability and legal issues.

This new edition is thoroughly revised throughout to meet current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), General Medical Council (GMC) and National Screening Committee standards. It reflects the new standards and key performance indicators (KPIs) from Public Health England (2016b). Case scenarios, model answers, questions and further reading help the reader to apply the content to their own practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781315535111
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/15/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	266
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Helen Baston is Consultant Midwife: Public Health at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK, a Supervisor of Midwives and Honorary Lecturer/Researcher at the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

Heather Durward is Associate Specialist in Paediatrics at Chesterfield Royal Hospital Foundation Trust, UK, and an international instructor teaching on a range of programmes for the UK and European Resuscitation Councils.

Table of Contents

1. Examination of the Newborn: Where Are We Now?

2. In the Beginning: The Context of Parenthood

3. The Development of the Fetus: Assessment of Wellbeing

4. Intrapartum Events and Neonatal Consequences

5. The Neonatal Examination

6. Abnormal Findings and Congenital Abnormalities

7. Accountability and Effective Care

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

‘A valuable resource for all practitioners that perform the examination of the newborn infant. It is notable for its simplicity and focus on the practical examination...easy to read and understand.’ – Traci Hudson, Liverpool John Moores University, UK

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Curry Joseph Bordelon, DNP, NNP-BC, CPNP-AC, MBA (University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing)
Description: This is the third edition of a useful guide for newborn clinicians, advanced providers, and families. References for a systematic approach to assessment of fetal development and postnatal examination are important for both the novice and expert newborn care provider. The book's frequent common language is helpful to family knowledge development.
Purpose: The purpose is to build knowledge and awareness of issues related to the initial examination of the newborn by the advanced clinician. Thorough and timely initial physical assessment of the newborn is crucial to extrauterine transition. The book meets the intended objectives.
Audience: The intended audience is newborn clinical practitioners, although novice clinicians and family members may find the book useful. The contributors are credible authorities on newborn assessment.
Features: The book provides an overview of timely physical assessment of the newborn, fetal development, complication risk factors, and a step approach to examination. Helpful case studies, self-testing activities, and additional resources enable application of knowledge. Diagrams, tables, and images - specifically images in the skin section of chapter 7 are especially helpful.
Assessment: This book should be considered a supplemental reference for novice and expert newborn clinicians. The material is presented in a user-friendly format with helpful diagrams and images.

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