Examination of the newborn : an evidence based guide /
edited by Anne Lomax
- Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, c2011.
- x, 284 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The newborn and infant physical examination standards and competencies / Anne Lomax -- History taking and the newborn examination L an evolving perspective / Claire Evans -- Development of the heart and lungs and transition to extrauterine life / Christopher D. Bedford and Anne Lomax -- Cardiovascular and respiratory assessment of the baby / Christopher D. Bedford -- The neonatal skin, examination of the jaundiced newborn, and assessment of gestational age assessment / Morris Gordon and Anne Lomax -- Examination of the head, neck, and eyes / Carmel Noonan, Fiona J. Rowe, and Anne Lomax -- Examination of the newborn abdomen and genitalia / Morris Gordon -- Developmental dysplasia of the hip / Robin W. Paton -- Abnormalities of the foot / Naomi Davis -- Chromosomal and genetic problems : giving feedback to parents / Delyth Webb and Anne Lomax -- Newborn behavioural aspects / Jeanette Appleton -- Examination of the newborn : professional issues in practice / Norma Fryer and Claire Evans -- Examining the neonate in the hospital and community : child protection issues / Catherine Quarrell
"Examination of the Newborn provides essential reading for all health care professionals who are continually striving to update their knowledge and contribute to the standarisation of care on a national scale."