Perinatal Continuing Education Program Pcep Book 1: Maternal and Fetal Evaluation and Immediate Newborn Care: Volume 1, (Paperback)

The fourth edition of this popular resource features step-by-step skill instruction and practice-focused exercises covering maternal and fetal evaluation and immediate newborn care. Developed by a distinguished editorial board, the Perinatal Continuing Education Program (PCEP) is a comprehensive, self-paced education program in 4 volumes.

This book features 8 units covering information and skills for obstetric evaluation and neonatal resuscitation (consistent with AAP guidelines) as well as units to provide the necessary information for initial stabilization of a newborn. The neonatal resuscitation unit has been updated to reflect the new NRP(R), 8th Edition, guidelines.

TOPICS INCLUDE

• Is the Mother Sick? Is the Fetus Sick?
• Fetal Age, Growth, and Maturity
• Fetal Well-being Is the Baby Sick? Recognizing and Preventing Problems in the Newborns
• Pulse Oximetry
• Resuscitating the Newborn
• Gestational Age- and Size-Associated Risk Factors
• Thermal Environment
• Hypoglycemia
• Blood Glucose Screenings
• And more...