Publisher's Synopsis
The fourth edition of this popular resource features step-by-step skill instruction and practice-focused exercises covering maternal and fetal evaluation and immediate newborn care. Developed by a distinguished editorial board, the Perinatal Continuing Education Program (PCEP) is a comprehensive, self-paced education program in 4 volumes.
This book features 8 units covering information and skills for obstetric evaluation and neonatal resuscitation (consistent with AAP guidelines) as well as units to provide the necessary information for initial stabilization of a newborn. The neonatal resuscitation unit has been updated to reflect the new NRP®, 8th Edition, guidelines.
TOPICS INCLUDE
- Is the Mother Sick? Is the Fetus Sick?
- Fetal Age, Growth, and Maturity
- Fetal Well-being Is the Baby Sick? Recognizing and Preventing Problems in the Newborns
- Pulse Oximetry
- Resuscitating the Newborn
- Gestational Age- and Size-Associated Risk Factors
- Thermal Environment
- Hypoglycemia
- Blood Glucose Screenings
- And more…
