Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

by Verklan, M. Terese, Ph.D.; Walden, Marlene, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9781437702606
• ISBN10: 1437702600
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-18
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Perfect as a resource in the field or for exam preparation, this authoritative reference from the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) includes in-depth coverage of the most common neonatal disorders and their management. The concise outline format highlights the essentials of each condition including definition, etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, and outcomes to help you find important information quickly. Coverage of key content on the neonatal intensive care nursing certification exam prepares you for test success. Information on families, ethics, legal issues, research, case management, and the transition to home emphasizes the importance of total care of the neonatal patient and family. New and updated content on late preterm infants, neurologic disorders, and ventilatory strategies provide the latest information from the field for more effective patient outcomes.

Table of Contents

Antepartum, Intrapartum, And Transition To Extrauterine Life

Uncomplicated Antepartum and Intrapartum Care

Antepartum-Intrapartum Complications

Perinatal Substance Abuse

Adaptation to Extrauterine Life

Neonatal Delivery Room Resuscitation

Cornerstones Of Clinical Practice

Thermoregulation

Physical Assessment

Fluid and Electrolyte Management

Glucose Management

Nutritional Management

Developmental Support

Pharmacology

Laboratory Concepts and Test Interpretation

Radiologic Evaluation

Common Invasive Procedures

Pain Assessment and Management

Families in Crisis

Patient Safety

Discharge Planning and Transition to Home Care

Genetics: From Bench to Bedside

Intrafacility and Interfacility Neonatal Transport

Care of the Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant

Care of the Late Preterm Infant NEW

Pathophysiology: Management And Treatment Of Common Disorders

Respiratory Distress

Apnea

Assisted Ventilation

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Cardiovascular Disorders

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Endocrine Disorders

Hematologic Disorders

Immunology and Infectious Disease

Renal and Genitourinary Disorders

Neurologic Disorders

Congenital Anomalies

Neonatal Dermatology

Ophthalmologic and Auditory Disorders

Professional Practice

Foundations of Neonatal Research

Ethical Issues

Legal Issues

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