Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation

Description

New 8th Edition! Innovative resource for interactive, simulation-based teaching and learning The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is an educational program jointly sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA). The course is designed to teach an evidence-based approach to resuscitation of the newborn to health care professionals who care for newborns at the time of delivery. NRP Essentials and NRP Advanced The NRP, 8th edition, introduces a new educational methodology to better meet the needs of health care professionals who manage the newly born baby. New in the 8th edition Key Points at the beginning of each lesson. Quick Response (QR) codes that enable the reader to view short videos about the topics on their mobile device. Lesson Review Questions grouped together at the end of each lesson. Quality Improvement Opportunities and Frequently Asked Questions in each lesson. New sections in Lesson 10 (Special Considerations) about resuscitation of the newborn with a myelomeningocele or an abdominal wall defect. Three Supplemental Lessons (Improving Resuscitation Team Performance, Resuscitation Outside the Delivery Room, and Bringing Quality Improvement to Your Resuscitation Team) that allow NRP users to enhance their resuscitation knowledge and performance. Preface Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Course Overview Lesson 1: Foundations of Neonatal Resuscitation Lesson 2: Anticipating and Preparing for Resuscitation Lesson 3: Initial Steps of Newborn Care Lesson 4: Positive-Pressure Ventilation Lesson 5: Endotracheal Intubation Lesson 6: Chest Compressions Lesson 7: Medications Lesson 8: Resuscitation and Stabilization of Babies Born Preterm Lesson 9: Post-resuscitation Care Lesson 10: Special Considerations Lesson 11: Ethics and Care at the End of Life SUPPLEMENTAL LESSONS Lesson 12: Improving Resuscitation Team Performance Lesson 13: Resuscitation Outside the Delivery Room Lesson 14: Bringing Quality Improvement to Your Resuscitation Team Appendix Index