CHAPTER 15 Common Invasive Procedures Teresa Bailey OBJECTIVES 1. Understand the indications for common procedures performed in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), such as endotracheal tube (ETT) intubation and suctioning,…
CHAPTER 28 Cardiovascular Disorders Sharyl L. Sadowski OBJECTIVES 1. Describe how to differentiate between cyanosis that is cardiac in origin and that which is pulmonary in origin. 2. Discuss implementation of a…
CHAPTER 19 Discharge Planning and Transition to Home Care Pat Hummel OBJECTIVES 1. Describe current trends in the discharge of the high-risk infant. 2. Identify individualized clinical criteria for discharge. 3. Discuss the…
CHAPTER 34 Neurologic Disorders M. Terese Verklan OBJECTIVES 1. Identify the six primary stages of neurodevelopment and the congenital anomalies that result from defective development at each stage. 2. Define autoregulation. 3. Review…
CHAPTER 32 Infectious Diseases in the Neonate Diana J. Wilson; Carol Ingals Tyner OBJECTIVES 1. Differentiate the methods of acquisition of neonatal infection. 2. Identify risk factors for infection associated with term…
CHAPTER 27 Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Leigh Ann Cates OBJECTIVES 1. Examine briefly common neonatal ECMO pathophysiology. 2. Discuss indications and contraindications for neonatal ECMO. 3. Discuss the criteria used to determine an infant’s…
CHAPTER 30 Endocrine Disorders Laura Stokowski OBJECTIVES 1. Define the endocrine system. 2. Describe endocrine system regulation. 3. Identify and discuss endocrine disorders that manifest in the neonatal period, including disorders of the…
CHAPTER 13 Laboratory and Diagnostic Test Interpretation Diane M. Szlachetka OBJECTIVES 1. Identify the types of laboratory testing in the neonatal intensive care unit. 2. Discuss the purpose of laboratory testing and…
CHAPTER 37 Ophthalmologic and Auditory Disorders Debbie Fraser; William Diehl-Jones OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the normal anatomy of the eye. 2. Identify the normal anatomy of the ear. 3. Identify the major function(s) of…
CHAPTER 22 Care of the Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Infant Jan Sherman OBJECTIVES 1. Discuss the mortality and morbidity associated with extreme prematurity. 2. Identify principles of nursing care specific to…
