Examination of the Newborn - A Practical Guide (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

Newborn babies are examined at around 6 to 72 hours after their birth to rule out major congenital abnormalities and reassure the parents that their baby is healthy. This practical text is a step-by-step guide for all practitioners who undertake this clinical examination.

Examination of the Newborn encourages the reader to view each mother and baby as unique, taking into account their experiences preconceptually, antenatally and through childbirth. The text covers:

the role of the first examination as a screening tool

normal fetal development

parents’ concerns and how to respond to them

the impact of antenatal diagnostic screening

the events of labour and birth

the clinical examination of the neonate

the identification and management of congenital abnormalities

accountability and legal issues.

This new edition is thoroughly revised throughout to meet current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), General Medical Council (GMC) and National Screening Committee standards. It reflects the new standards and key performance indicators from NHS England (2024). Case scenarios, model answers, questions and further reading help the reader to apply the content to their own practice.

This textbook is particularly valuable for midwives and nurses undertaking Examination of the Newborn modules as well as a useful reference work for those already performing this role. It provides midwives and other practitioners involved in neonatal examination with a comprehensive guide to the holistic examination of the newborn infant.

Table of Contents

List of illustrations

Preface to the third edition

Acknowledgements

1 Examination of the newborn: where are we now?

2 In the beginning

3 Fetal development: influential factors

4 Assessment of fetal well-being

5 Risks to the fetus during childbirth

6 Neonatal examination

7 Abnormal findings and congenital abnormalities

8 Accountability and effective care

Index

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Authors:	Helen Baston • Heather Durward
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	258
Edition:	3rd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-266775-1
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > Birth control, contraception, family planning Promotions
LSN:	1-03-266775-3
Barcode:	9781032667751

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