Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health
A Multidimensional Approach
- 2nd Edition - September 16, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Lorna Davies, Sharon McDonald
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 4 9 5 5 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 7 9 4 1 - 2
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- 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
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Preface
- List of contributors
- Acknowledgements
- List of Tables
- List of Illustrations
- 1. Introduction
- Contextualizing the newborn infant examination
- When is the NIPE performed?
- References
- 2. The practical examination of the newborn
- When should the newborn infant physical examination be carried out?
- Practical examination of the newborn
- Key points
- References
- Websites
- 3. From gametes to fetus: A chronology of embryo development
- Introduction
- Overview of genes, chromosomes and inheritance
- Fertilization, zygote formation and embryo development
- From fertilization to implantation (1–6 days post-fertilization)
- The embryo during and after implantation (14–21 days post-fertilization)
- Morphogenesis (2–8 weeks after fertilization)
- Summary
- Conclusion
- Key points
- References
- 4. Antenatal screening and testing: The significance for the health of the newborn
- Introduction
- Infectious diseases screening
- Screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia
- Screening for fetal chromosome abnormalities
- Fetal anomaly screening: Ultrasound scans
- Conclusion
- Key points
- References
- Useful websites
- 5. Influences on the health of the newborn, before and during pregnancy
- Epigenetics
- The significance of history-taking
- Preconception care
- Factors that may influence fetal health
- Conclusion
- Key points
- References
- 6. Maternal and newborn transition: Adjustment to extrauterine life
- Introduction
- An integrated approach: The mother–baby dyad
- Neonatal energy triangle
- Cardiorespiratory transition
- Metabolic transition
- Hypothermia
- The microbiome
- Skin-to-skin care/contact
- Conclusion
- Key points
- References
- 7. Resuscitation of the newborn baby
- Apgar score
- Physiology
- Preparing ourselves
- Preparing the environment
- Preparing the parents
- Resuscitation
- Communication
- Record-keeping
- Complex cases
- Unexpected responses
- Key points
- References
- 8. Neurological, behavioural and growth assessment of the newborn
- Gathering of history and antenatal and intrapartum events
- Behavioural observational assessment
- Central and peripheral nervous systems and cranial nerves
- Reflexes
- 6- to 8-week follow-up assessment
- Gestational age assessment
- Growth charts (centile charts)
- Conclusion
- Key points
- References
- 9. Congenital cardiac anomalies in the newborn: Causes, effects and treatment
- Introduction
- Prevalence
- Causes of congenital heart disease
- Diagnosing congenital heart disease
- Treatment of congenital heart disease
- Common congenital heart disease defects (CHD)
- Conclusion
- Key points
- References
- 10. The newborn eye: Visual function and screening for ocular disorders
- Introduction
- The newborn eye: Anatomy and physiology
- The newborn eye: Visual acuity and visual function
- The newborn eye: Investigative techniques
- Ocular disorders: Leukocoria
- Ocular disorders: Nasal lacrimal duct obstruction
- Ocular disorders: Infantile glaucoma
- Ocular disorders: Conjunctivitis
- Summary
- Key points
- References
- 11. Congenital abnormality: Screening, diagnosis and communication
- The power of language
- Incidence and classification
- Pregnancy and screening
- Antenatal diagnosis
- Termination of pregnancy
- Communication in the antenatal period
- Supporting autonomous decision-making and the role of nondirectiveness
- Postnatal communication
- What do parents want from health professionals?
- Conditions the practitioner may encounter
- Conclusion
- Key points
- References
- 12. Neonatal jaundice: Implications for newborn health
- Introduction
- The physiology and biology of bilirubin in humans
- Jaundice in the newborn
- Role of the midwife
- The assessment of jaundice
- Specific diagnoses
- Management of physiological jaundice
- Complications of significant unconjugated jaundice
- Prolonged jaundice
- Follow-up
- Conclusion
- Key points
- References
- 13. Neonatal skincare and cord care: Implications for practice
- Introduction
- Skin structure
- Skincare
- Cord care
- Conclusion
- Key points
- References
- 14. Newborn screening and immunization
- Blood spot screening (newborn metabolic screening)
- Guidelines for practice
- Current tests in the UK and other countries
- Hearing screening
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
- Testes
- Immunization
- Conclusion
- Key points
- References
- Support groups and useful websites
- 15. Helping parents make decisions
- Introduction
- Decision-making
- Translating theory into practice
- Case studies
- Conclusion
- Key points
- References
- Vitamin K in the newborn (case study 1)
- Tongue-tie (case study 2)
- Infant feeding (case study 3)
- Safe sleep (case study 4)
- Smoking in pregnancy (case study 5)
- Index
- Edition: 2
- Published: September 16, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 352
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780702049552
- eBook ISBN: 9780702079412
LD
Lorna Davies
Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer in Midwifery, Christchurch Polytechnic and Institute of Technology, New Zealand.SM
Sharon McDonald
Affiliations and expertise
Director of CPD & PG Portfolio, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK