Assessment and Care of the Well Newborn (Paperback)

by Patti Thureen (Author), Daniel Hall (Author), Jane Deacon (Author), Jacinto Hernandez (Author)

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Book Description
Written by doctors and nurses, this reference covers all aspects of care for the full-term, well newborn

Product Description
Offering a multidisciplinary approach in an accessible outline format, this practical handbook covers all aspects of care for the full-term, well newborn. Written and reviewed by both physicians and nurses, this new edition presents explanations of the events surrounding delivery, the processes necessary to identify newborns that deviate from the norm, the immediate interventions and care required in these situations, and routine care considerations frequently encountered in caring for these infants. Detailed guidance is provided on assessment, delivery room management, transition and post-transition care, and commonly seen problems. Readers will also find information on the assessment of infections, nursery protocols, standardized physician standing orders, and common drugs and their effect on breastfeeding.

„h A multi-disciplinary approach to care of the well newborn features contributions from both nurses and physicians.
„h Discussions cover the processes necessary to identify newborns who deviate from normal, as well as the immediate interventions and care required in these situations.
„h Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage is provided on the assessment and management of viral and bacterial infections.

An outline format is used for easy referencing and clinical guidance.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 2 edition (May 11, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721603939
• ISBN-13: 978-0721603933
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #86,961 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resources for Nurses, April 22, 2008

By	Jamie J. Bourgeois (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is very concise and thorough enough for nurses. It is written in a bullet style format and is full of practical information for caring for newborns. It does discuss deviations from normal, but if you are looking for in-depth coverage of diseases and disorders of the newborn you will need another text. There are lots of pictures to help illustrate findings or assessments. There is also a brief discussion of the transition from fetal to neonatal physiology.

I'd recommend this to nurses in maternity care settings, or student nurses who need a more concise text on the newborn.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent assessment book!, February 5, 2002

By	Sally Bowles - See all my reviews

This review is from: Assessment and Care of the Well Newborn (Paperback)

Clear and concise. Well-written and very readable. A great book for anyone wanting to improve their assessment skills of the well neonate.

4.0 out of 5 stars very helpful, August 14, 2008

By	Christina Huey - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this book very helpful. I used it often at work. The one thing I wished is that it wouldn't constantly refer to future parts of the book. I also wish it had more pictures. However overall it is a great resource.