... Two groups of neonates are born weighing less than the normal minimum birth weight of 5½ lb (2,500 g) — those who are born prematurely (before 37 weeks’ gestation) and those who are small for gestational age (SGA). Premature neonates weigh an appropriate amount for their... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures
... READ EXCERPTS »
... Signs and Symptoms Anxiety, dyspnea, agitation, confusion, decreased level of consciousness, apnea, tachypnea, bradypnea, decreased breath sounds, peripheral cyanosis
Treatment (Tx) CPR, intubation and mechanical ventilation,
... READ EXCERPTS »
... Cesarean birth, also known as cesarean section, is delivery of a neonate by surgical incision through the abdomen and uterus. It can be performed as elective surgery or as an emergency procedure when conditions prohibit vaginal delivery.
... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
... READ EXCERPTS »
... Premature labor, also called preterm labor, is the onset of rhythmic uterine contractions that produce cervical change after fetal viability but before fetal maturity. It usually occurs between the 20th and 37th weeks of gestation. Approximately 5% to 10% of pregnancies end... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
... READ EXCERPTS »
... Open trauma wounds (abrasions, avulsions, crush wounds, lacerations, missile injuries, and punctures) are injuries that commonly result from home, work, or motor vehicle accidents and from acts of violence.
Signs and symptoms
... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
... READ EXCERPTS »
... Signs and Symptoms Pallor, cyanosis, pain, tachycardia, dyspnea, hypotension, bruising, abdominal distention and rigidity
Treatment (Tx) I.V. fluid replacement, surgical repair, analgesics, antibiotics
... READ EXCERPTS »
... The term rape refers to illicit sexual intercourse without consent. It’s a violent assault in which sex is used as a weapon. Rape inflicts varying degrees of physical and psychological trauma. Rape trauma syndrome occurs during the period following... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
... READ EXCERPTS »
... Trauma is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Emergency trauma care basics include triage; assessing and maintaining airway, breathing, and circulation (the ABCs); protecting the cervical spine; assessing the level of... Triage: First things first ... Begin with the ABCs ... Expose the patient ... Head-to-toe assessment ... Stabilize the patient ... Tips on applying a splint ... Special considerations ... Pictures
... READ EXCERPTS »
... Two groups of neonates are born weighing less than the normal minimum birth weight of 5½ lb (2,500 g)—those who are born prematurely (before the 37th week of gestation) and those who are small for gestational age (SGA). The premature neonate weighs an... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures
... READ EXCERPTS »
... A condition of insufficient oxygen and accumulating carbon dioxide in the blood and tissues due to interference with respiration, asphyxia results in cardiopulmonary arrest. Without prompt treatment, it’s fatal.
Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
... READ EXCERPTS »
... Open trauma wounds (abrasions, avulsions, crush wounds, lacerations, missile injuries, and punctures) are injuries that commonly result from home, work, or motor vehicle accidents and from acts of violence.
Signs and ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
... READ EXCERPTS »
... The term rape refers to illicit sexual intercourse without consent. It’s a violent assault in which sex is used as a weapon. Rape inflicts varying degrees of physical and psychological trauma.
Rape trauma syndrome... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Treatment ... Special considerations
... READ EXCERPTS »
... Two groups of neonates are born weighing less than the normal minimum birth weight of 51⁄2 lb (2,500 g)—those who are born prematurely (before 37 weeks' gestation) and those who are small for gestational age (SGA). Premature neonates weigh an... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
... READ EXCERPTS »
A newborn child is always a bundle of joy and responsibility. When traveling with a newborn, it is especially important that parents follow certain...
After nine months of doctor's visits, large clothing, physical discomfort and joyous expectation, a mother finally reaches the last stages of...
No matter how smoothly your pregnancy is going, there is always the possibility that you will need to have a c-section to deliver a healthy baby....
Between the ages of five and eight, children start to become more independent. Knowing their parents aren’t looking gives them the opportunity...