Name: Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health By Lorna Davies (Lecturer in Midwifery, Christchurch Polytechnic and Institute of Technology, New Zealand.)
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Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health: A Multidimensional Approach by Lorna Davies (Lecturer in Midwifery, Christchurch Polytechnic and Institute of Technology, New Zealand.)

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

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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9780443103391

ISBN 10

0443103399

Title

Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health: A Multidimensional Approach by Lorna Davies (Lecturer in Midwifery, Christchurch Polytechnic and Institute of Technology, New Zealand.)

Author

Lorna Davies (Lecturer in Midwifery, Christchurch Polytechnic and Institute of Technology, New Zealand.)

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Used - Well Read

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Paperback

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Year published

2008-06-10

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Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health Lorna Davies (Lecturer in Midwifery, Christchurch Polytechnic and Institute of Technology, New Zealand.)

Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health by Lorna Davies (Lecturer in Midwifery, Christchurch Polytechnic and Institute of Technology, New Zealand.)

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Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health: A Multidimensional Approach by Lorna Davies (Lecturer in Midwifery, Christchurch Polytechnic and Institute of Technology, New Zealand.)

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