Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-224) and index.
Front Matter -- The Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Standards and Competencies / Anne Lomax -- History Taking and the Newborn Examination: An Evolving Perspective / Claire Evans -- Development of the Heart and Lungs and Transition to Extrauterine Life / Christopher D Bedford, Anne Lomax -- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Assessment of the Baby / Christopher D Bedford -- The Neonatal Skin: Examination of the Jaundiced Newborn and Gestational Age Assessment / Morris Gordon, Anne Lomax -- Examination of the Head, Neck and Eyes / Carmel Noonan, Fiona J Rowe, 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, Anne Lomax -- Newborn Behavioural Aspects / Jeanette Appleton -- Examination of the Newborn: Professional Issues in Practice / Norma Fryer, Claire Evans -- Examining the Neonate in the Hospital and Community: Child Protection Issues / Catherine Quarrell -- Appendix 1: Useful Websites Addresses -- Appendix 2: NIPE Information Leaflet for Parents -- Appendix 3: Skills for Health -- Glossary of Terms -- Index
Examination of the newborn : where are we now? -- In the beginning -- Fetal development : influential factors -- Assessment of fetal wellbeing -- Risks to the fetus during childbirth -- Neonatal examination -- Abnormal findings and congenital abnormalities -- Accountability and effective care