Principles for Practice 2nd Edition

Written by neonatal nurses and midwives for nurses and midwives, the 2nd edition highlights the collaborative nature of neonatal care and the provision of individualised, developmentally and culturally appropriate, family-centred care. Spanning all neonatal care levels and considerations, across special care baby units (SCBU) and neonatal intensive care units (NICU), the text comprehensively addresses newborn screening, resuscitation, interdisciplinary teamwork, retrievals and transport; stabilisation of the high-risk newborn; legal and ethical issues; care of the normal newborn and end-of-life care in the neonatal unit. With an increased focus on the role of the midwife within the neonatal environment, the text is ideally suited to undergraduate nursing and midwifery students and as an introductory text for postgraduate neonatal intensive care specialisation. Key learning objectives emphasised Aligned to the Council of International Neonatal Nursing (COINN) Competency framework Nursing and midwifery-focused case studies provide the vital link between theory and practice Clinical practice and reflection boxes provide additional insights and knowledge Glossary demystifies complex neonatal concepts Test bank questions and journal articles allow the reader to test their knowledge An eBook included in all print purchases Additional resources on Evolve: eBook on VitalSource Instructor resources: Test bank Additional case studies Journal articles with questions Answer guide for test bank, case studies and journal articles & questions Weblinks Image bank Student resources: Test bank Additional case studies Journal articles with questions Weblinks Image bank Increased focus on international data, evidence-based research and exemplars for the principles of best practice New chapters Care of the normal newborn Care of the neonate with congenital abnormality Extensively revised content on neonatal nutrition and fluid management