Resuscitation
CHAPTER 2 Resuscitation David Cartwright, Garry Inglis, Mark Davies Assessment Many physiological changes occur when a fetus becomes hypoxic and/or ischaemic in utero. After delivery, varying degrees of cardiorespiratory depression…
Respiratory support
CHAPTER 4 Respiratory support Mark Davies, David Cartwright, Luke Jardine Respiratory distress Respiratory distress, and the need for respiratory support, is one of the most common problems seen in neonatal…
Procedures
CHAPTER 3 Procedures David Cartwright, Mark Davies Skin disinfection — general principles Whenever we break the skin integrity of a baby, we run the risk of making a skin-colonising organism…
Withdrawal of treatment
CHAPTER 30 Withdrawal of treatment Mark Davies, David Cartwright General principles In certain circumstances it is considered appropriate to withdraw life support from an infant, or to not initiate life…
Immunisation
CHAPTER 28 Immunisation David Cartwright It is important to refer to your local immunisation schedule. • Preterm babies should be immunised according to their chronological age, ‘provided that they are…
Maternal infections
CHAPTER 26 Maternal infections Garry Inglis, Mark Davies, David Cartwright Viral disorders Hepatitis B Mothers who are positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) are at risk of passing the…
