Assessment of the Newborn - The First 10 Minutes

Newborns have unique anatomy and physiologic characteristics that need to be assessed at birth. Nurses with limited or no experience in the obstetrical environment need, to be made aware of these unique characteristics in order to perform a competent evaluation of a newborn's health. This series provides nurses with the information they need and demonstrates the skills necessary to perform a comprehensive assessment of the newborn child. This DVD covers the primary roles of the placenta and umbilical cord during pregnancy, the role of the surfactant in the lungs, the current understanding of factors that foster the newborn's first breath, and more. 18 minutes. Copyright 2010. Allow extra delivery time.