Nursing Faculty Resources

This program focuses on the New Ballard Gestational Age Assessment. In the process of this discussion, both the assessment of neuromuscular maturity and that of physical maturity are examined. As the infant is assessed, reference is made to the system developed by Dr. Jeanne Ballard. The program concludes with a presentation of 13 newborn reflexes. (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2016), 17 mins

This program begins with a discussion of primary roles of the placenta and umbilical cord during pregnancy. It goes on to describe the role of surfactant in the lungs and presents the current understanding of factors which foster the newborn's first breath. Other topics addressed include: steps to be taken if there is meconium in the amniotic fluid, the four routes of heat loss and the seven factors which increase a newborn's susceptibility to cold stress. The presentation ends with an overview of the APGAR score and its role in newborn assessment. 18 min.

17 minutes. 2017 Harrigan
This program looks at the complete head to toe assessment of the newborn. It begins with a discussion of vital signs and continues with presentation of issues related to eye care. Weighing and measuring are examined including presentations of "normal" values. As the assessment continues, the trunk, umbilical cord, skin, extremities, genitalia and anus are discussed. The program concludes with a presentation of issues related to newborn screening such as phenylketonuria (PKU).

The Golden Minute is the first 60 seconds after birth. The APGAR score measures newborn mortality and morbidity at one and five minutes of age, If the neonate is in distress, immediately begin interventions and use the APGAR score every five minutes. 2019. 2 minutes

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It is estimated that 10 percent of all newborns are admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit. This six-part series offers a detailed and systematic view of the features and challenges of this area of medical intervention. The exploration begins with the gestational issues that may affect the fetus. The series examines complications before and immediately after delivery, discusses the ongoing care that the compromised infant may need, and examines a wide range of pathologies, focusing on identification and management. The series concludes with an overview of discharge planning and a dramatization of the challenges healthcare providers face in the event of the death of the neonate.