Physical Examination or Assessment of Unwell Newborn or Neonate Examination of Unwell Newborn or Neonate: The initial assessment of an unwell child includes the paediatric assessment triangle: appearance, breathing and circulation to skin; primary survey that focuses on basic life support, patient assessment and immediate management; secondary survey with a detailed history of the event…
High Risk Newborn Assessment Skills and Diagnosis Assessment of High Risk Newborn or Neonate: Risk assessment is the determination of quantitative or qualitative estimate of risk related to a e well-defined situation and a recognized threat (also called hazard). Quantitative risk assessment requires calculations of two components of risk (R): the magnitude of the potential…
Who are High Risk Newborn? An unacceptable number of babies around the world die in the first week of life, with the highest number dying within the first 24 hours of birth, and most within the critical first week. Many of these deaths occur to babies born too early and too small, or with infections;…
Types or Classification of High Risk Newborn or Neonates Who are High Risk Newborns or Neonates? High risk newborns are those who need special attention and close observation because of presence of certain adverse factors. Any baby exposed to any condition that make the survival rate of the neonate at danger. A high risk is…
Role and Responsibilities of Midwife in High Risk Newborn Who are High Risk Newborns or Neonates? High risk newborns are those who need special attention and close observation because of presence of certain adverse factors. A high risk is define as any neonate when is in danger of serious illness or death as a result…
