Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health , 2nd Edition
Key Features
- 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
ISBN | 9780702049552 |
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Table of Content | 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 |
Author Information | By Lorna Davies, RN,RM, BSc(Hons), PGCEA, MA, PhD, Academic Manager, Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health, Ara Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. and Sharon McDonald, RN, RM, BSc(Hons), PGCEA, MA, PGCE, PFHEA, DClinPrac, Public Health Midwife Smoking Cessation and Healthy Lifestyle Lead, Family and Women's Services, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, UK |
Trim | 235 x 191 (7 1/2 x 9 1/4) |
Pages | 340 |
Publication Date | 09-10-2020 |
Stock Status | In Stock |