Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health: A Multidimensional Approach

Author:   Lorna Davies (Lecturer in Midwifery, Christchurch Polytechnic and Institute of Technology, New Zealand.) ,  Sharon McDonald (Director of CPD & PG Portfolio, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN:  

9780443103391


Pages:   300
Publication Date:   10 June 2008
Replaced By:   9780702049552
Format:   Paperback
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Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health: A Multidimensional Approach


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Examination of the Newborn contains the most up to date and comprehensive 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. An essential purchase for all health professionals wishing to enhance the quality of care they provide. 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

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Author:   Lorna Davies (Lecturer in Midwifery, Christchurch Polytechnic and Institute of Technology, New Zealand.) ,  Sharon McDonald (Director of CPD & PG Portfolio, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Churchill Livingstone
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9780443103391


ISBN 10:   0443103399
Pages:   300
Publication Date:   10 June 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780702049552
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

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

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