Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health

EXIMINATION 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

Introduction	p. 1
The practical examination of the newborn	p. 7
From gametes to fetus: a chronology of embryo development	p. 39
Antenatal screening: the significance for the health of the newborn	p. 63
Influences on the health of the newborn, before and during pregnancy	p. 79
The neonatal period and beyond: short- and long-term consequences of intrapartum events	p. 95
Maternal and newborn transition: adjustment to extrauterine life	p. 107
Resuscitation of the newborn baby	p. 127
Neurological, behavioural and growth assessment of the newborn	p. 141
Congenital cardiac anomalies in the newborn: causes, effects and treatment	p. 165
The newborn eye: visual function and screening for ocular disorders	p. 183
Congenital abnormality: screening, diagnosis and communication	p. 197
Neonatal jaundice: implications for newborn health	p. 221
Neonatal skincare and cord care: implications for practice	p. 241
Newborn screening and immunization	p. 253
Helping parents make decisions	p. 271
Co-sleeping	p. 285
Vitamin K and VKDB	p. 287
Index	p. 289
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