PCEP Book 1: Maternal and Fetal Evaluation and Immediate Newborn Care

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 INCLUDEIs the Mother Sick? Is the Fetus Sick?Fetal Age, Growth, and MaturityFetal Well-being Is the Baby Sick? Recognizing and Preventing Problems in the NewbornsPulse OximetryResuscitating the NewbornGestational Age- and Size-Associated Risk FactorsThermal EnvironmentHypoglycemiaBlood Glucose ScreeningsAnd more