Examination of the Newborn An Evidence Based Guide

Name: Examination of the Newborn An Evidence Based Guide
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ISBN: 9781405197748

ISBN-10: 1405197749

ISBN-13: 9781405197748

Edition: 2011

Authors: Anne Lomax

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Examination of the Newborn: An Evidence Based Guide is a practical and comprehensive guide for practitioners to enable them to undertake physical examination of neonates safely and competently. Incorporating the current UK Screening Committee NIPE Standards and Competencies, this book brings into focus what 'good practice' should look like against current national standards. A valuable resource for midwives, advanced neonatal nurse practitioners, and health visitors, as well as all other health professionals involved in the examination of the newborn, this text covers: Neonatal examination and history taking Development of the heart and lungs and transition to extrauterine life.…

Book details

List price: $26.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 6/17/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 296
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English



Contributors


Preface


Acknowledgements



The Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Standards and Competencies




History Taking and the Newborn Examination: An Evolving Perspective




Development of the Heart and Lungs and Transition to Extrauterine Life




Cardiovascular and Respiratory Assessment of the Baby




The Neonatal Skin: Examination of the Jaundiced Newborn and Gestational Age Assessment




Examination of the Head, Neck and Eyes




Examination of the Newborn Abdomen and Genitalia




Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip




Abnormalities of the Foot




Chromosomal and Genetic Problems: Giving Feedback to Parents




Newborn Behavioural Aspects




Examination of the Newborn: Professional Issues in Practice




Examining the Neonate in the Hospital and Community: Child Protection Issues




Useful Website Addresses



NIPE Information Leaflet for Parents



Skills for Health


Glossary of Terms


Index