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Record Nr.

UNINA9910139558303321

Titolo

Examination of the newborn : an evidence based guide / / edited by Anne Lomax

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex ; ; Ames, Iowa, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011

ISBN

1-283-40746-9

9786613407467

1-4443-4192-8

1-4443-4189-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (298 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

LomaxAnne

Disciplina

618.92/01

618.9201

Soggetti

Evidence-based pediatrics

Newborn infants - Medical examinations

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Examination of the Newborn : An Evidence-Based Guide; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 The Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Standards and Competencies; 2 History Taking and the Newborn Examination: An Evolving Perspective; 3 Development of the Heart and Lungs and Transition to Extrauterine Life; 4 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Assessment of the Baby; 5 The Neonatal Skin: Examination of the Jaundiced Newborn and Gestational Age Assessment; 6 Examination of the Head, Neck and Eyes; 7 Examination of the Newborn Abdomen and Genitalia

8 Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip9 Abnormalities of the Foot; 10 Chromosomal and Genetic Problems: Giving Feedback to Parents; 11 Newborn Behavioural Aspects; 12 Examination of the Newborn: Professional Issues in Practice; 13 Examining the Neonate in the Hospital and Community: Child Protection Issues; Appendix 1: Useful Website Addresses; Appendix 2: NIPE Information Leaflet for Parents; Appendix 3: Skills for Health; Glossary of Terms; Index

Sommario/riassunto

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. Avaluable 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