39: Ethical Issues
CHAPTER 39 Ethical Issues Tanya Sudia-Robinson OBJECTIVES 1. Explore how the principles of biomedical ethics can be applied in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). 2. Identify alternate theoretical and case analysis…
21: Intrafacility and Interfacility Neonatal Transport
CHAPTER 21 Intrafacility and Interfacility Neonatal Transport S. Louise Bowen OBJECTIVES 1. Discuss planning for an intrafacility transport of a critically ill neonate. 2. Identify important considerations in the selection of transport…
20: Genetics: From Bench to Bedside
CHAPTER 20 Genetics From Bench to Bedside Julieanne Schiefelbein OBJECTIVES 1. Define birth defects and possible causes. 2. Become familiar with genetic terminology. 3. Identify the number of chromosomes in a normal human…
3: Perinatal Substance Abuse
CHAPTER 3 Perinatal Substance Abuse Jan Sherman OBJECTIVES 1. Discuss the direct and indirect effects of drugs of abuse on the fetus. 2. Describe the maternal conditions that are contraindications for breastfeeding….
18: Patient Safety
CHAPTER 18 Patient Safety Joan Renaud Smith; Ann Donze OBJECTIVES 1. Define and discuss organizational and individual approaches to developing a culture of safety. 2. Discuss the importance of teamwork, communication, and…
17: Families in Crisis
CHAPTER 17 Families in Crisis Carole Kenner; Marina Boykova OBJECTIVES 1. Define the concept of crisis. 2. Recognize the psychological tasks that the mother and family must accomplish to establish a healthy…
2: Antepartum–Intrapartum Complications
CHAPTER 2 Antepartum–Intrapartum Complications Helen M. Hurst OBJECTIVES 1. List maternal risk factors that may exist before pregnancy. 2. Discuss the effects of hypertension and diabetes on the maternal–placental–fetal complex. 3. Categorize intrapartum…
12: Pharmacology
CHAPTER 12 Pharmacology Christine D. Domonoske OBJECTIVES 1. Define the concepts of (a) pharmacology, (b) pharmacodynamics, and (c) pharmacokinetics. 2. Describe the developmental changes that affect medication absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination….
4: Adaptation to Extrauterine Life
CHAPTER 4 Adaptation to Extrauterine Life M. Terese Verklan OBJECTIVES 1. Identify primary features of fetal circulation. 2. Identify physiologic changes that occur during transition to extrauterine life. 3. Identify routine care considerations…
