PCEP Book 3: Neonatal Care

This popular resource features step-by-step skill instruction and practice-focused exercises covering neonatal 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 11 units covering information and skills assessment and initial management of frequently encountered neonatal illnesses, plus a brand-new unit on how to care for babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome (neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome). TOPICS INCLUDE Oxygen Respiratory distress Umbilical catheters Low blood pressure (hypotension) Intravenous therapy Feeding Hyperbilirubinemia Infections Identifying and caring for sick and at-risk babies Preparation for neonatal transport Neonatal abstinence syndrome (neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome)