With proven techniques and "how to" guidance, this newly revised and updated seventh edition of the definitive publication on neonatal care provides a wealth of in-depth information on the assessment of the newborn. Catherine L. Witt and Carol M. Wallman continue the legacy began by their predecessors Ellen Tappero and Mary Ellen Honeyfield to lead a seventh edition emphasizing the importance of timely interaction between health providers and new parents. A new chapter on communication demonstrates the value of using inclusive language when working with diverse communities and populations, which is a perspective embraced throughout the text. Complementing the wisdom of longtime chapter contributors are the voices of several esteemed new practitioners and authors.
This empirically grounded text addresses the physical, physiologic, neurologic, and behavioral implications of a thorough assessment, and explains how healthcare providers can reduce the risks associated with the birthing process and the neonatal period. Common findings and variations are not only illustrated but clearly described. Also included is key information on behavioral and pain assessment, including the use of specific tools with various newborn populations. The book details the importance of gathering maternal and family history, antepartum testing, and intrapartum monitoring, as well as the early detection of variations which may require follow-up, including common treatments. Numerous tables, figures, illustrations, and photos - many of them presented in full color – are a major strength that enhances the books usefulness as a clinical and educational resource. Ancillaries include an instructors PowerPoint slide deck and an image bank of photos and illustrations. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.
New to the Seventh Edition:
Revised and updated with the most current information on the physical examination of the newborn
A new chapter on Communicating with Parents
A focus throughout on using inclusive language when working with diverse communities and populations
The addition of chapters written by esteemed new authors
Key Features:
Addresses all key aspects of newborn assessment in depth
Provides a consistent evaluation of individual body systems
Assists practitioners in identifying infant state, behavioral clues, and signs of pain
Examines the wide range of variation among newborns of different gestational ages
Includes information related to a maternal history, including antepartum testing and intrapartum monitoring
Written in easy-to-read, user-friendly style
Features many full-color photographs and illustrations
Includes a link to a continuing education exam
Catherine L. Witt, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC has been a neonatal nurse practitioner for over 30 years, working in both tertiary and community neonatal intensive care units. She is the previous coordinator of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program at Regis University in Denver, Colorado and currently serves as the Dean of the Loretto Heights School of Nursing at Regis. She is past president of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN), and the National Certification Corporation (NCC). She also served as editor-in-chief of Advances in Neonatal Care, the official journal of NANN. She has authored many articles and book chapters and presented at local and national conferences.
Carol M. Wallman, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC is a neonatal nurse practitioner with over 30 years of clinical experience in community and tertiary neonatal intensive care units and neonatal transport. She has been involved in the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) and the National Certification Corporation (NCC) in a variety of leadership roles including being a member on the Board of Directors for both organizations and the President of NCC. She is currently the Coordinator of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program at Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Her area of scholarship includes neonates born to mothers with substance use disorders and the impact of the legalization of marijuana on the developing fetus and neonate and late preterm infants. She has authored several articles and book chapters, and presented nationally and internationally.
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
ConnectTM Resources
Chapter 1: Principles of Physical Assessment
Chapter 2: Recording and Evaluating the Neonatal History
Chapter 3: Communicating with Parents
Chapter 4: Gestational Age Assessment
Chapter 5: Skin Assessment
Chapter 6: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Neck Assessment
Chapter 7: Chest and Lung Assessment
Chapter 8: Cardiovascular Assessment
Chapter 9: Abdominal Assessment
Chapter 10: Genitourinary Assessment
Chapter 11: Musculoskeletal System Assessment
Chapter 12: Neurologic Assessment
Chapter 13: Behavioral Assessment
Chapter 14: Assessment of the Dysmorphic Infant
Chapter 15: Pain Assessment in the Newborn
Chapter 16: Assessment of the Newborn with Antenatal Exposure to Drugs
Appendix A: Antepartum Tests and Intrapartum Monitoring
