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Examination of the newborn : a practical guide /

This work offers a practical step-by-step guide for midwives and other practitioners concerned with neonatal examination of the newborn infant. It encourages the reader to view each mother and baby as unique through childbirth.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Baston, Helen, 1962-
Other Authors: Durward, Heather, 1960-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Abingdon ; New York : Routledge, ©2010.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Newborn infants > Medical examinations.
Newborn infants.
Physical Examination > methods
Infant, Newborn
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Front Matter
  • The Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Standards and Competencies / Anne Lomax
  • History Taking and the Newborn Examination: An Evolving Perspective / Claire Evans
  • Development of the Heart and Lungs and Transition to Extrauterine Life / Christopher D Bedford, Anne Lomax
  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Assessment of the Baby / Christopher D Bedford
  • The Neonatal Skin: Examination of the Jaundiced Newborn and Gestational Age Assessment / Morris Gordon, Anne Lomax
  • Examination of the Head, Neck and Eyes / Carmel Noonan, Fiona J Rowe, Anne Lomax
  • Examination of the Newborn Abdomen and Genitalia / Morris Gordon
  • Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip / Robin W Paton
  • Abnormalities of the Foot / Naomi Davis
  • Chromosomal and Genetic Problems: Giving Feedback to Parents / Delyth Webb, Anne Lomax
  • Newborn Behavioural Aspects / Jeanette Appleton
  • Examination of the Newborn: Professional Issues in Practice / Norma Fryer, Claire Evans
  • Examining the Neonate in the Hospital and Community: Child Protection Issues / Catherine Quarrell
  • Appendix 1: Useful Websites Addresses
  • Appendix 2: NIPE Information Leaflet for Parents
  • Appendix 3: Skills for Health
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Index.
  • Examination of the newborn : where are we now?
  • In the beginning
  • Fetal development : influential factors
  • Assessment of fetal wellbeing
  • Risks to the fetus during childbirth
  • Neonatal examination
  • Abnormal findings and congenital abnormalities
  • Accountability and effective care.