Online Medical Books for Childbirth

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Low birth weight
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

... 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... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Premature labor
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... 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%... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Cesarean birth
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... 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. ... Causes and incidence ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Low birth weight
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... 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 appropriate... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Low birth weight
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

... 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 »

Emergently manage the ill newbornin the delivery room
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Sarika Joshi, MD What to Do - Take Action Pediatricians should be familiar with the management of newborn infants in the delivery room. The International Guidelines 2000 Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »

Use appropriate oxygen delivery devices to achieve the necessary fraction of inspired oxygen (Fio2)
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Renée Roberts, MD What to Do - Make a Decision Whenassessingapatientwhoishypoxic,monitorstomeasurepulseoximetry, electrocardiogram, and blood pressure should be placed while providing supplemental oxygen. The mental status should be... Suggested Reading ... READ EXCERPTS »

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