New 2nd edition features step-by-step skill instruction, and practice-focused exercises. Developed by a distinguished editorial board, the Perinatal Continuing Education Program (PCEP) is a comprehensive, self-paced education program in four volumes.
The PCEP workbooks have been significantly revised and brought up-to-date with leading-edge procedures and techniques. The revised volumes are filled with clear explanations, step-by-step skill instruction, and practice-focused exercises. They offer time- saving, low-cost solutions for self-paced learning or as adjuncts to instructor-led skills training.
New 2nd edition features 6 units dealing with complex neonatal therapies, such as assisted ventilation, as well as a unit regarding Continuing Care for at-risk babies and those with special problems, following intensive care.
Contents include:
Unit 1: Direct Blood Pressure Measurement
Skill Unit: Transducer Blood Pressure Monitoring
Unit 2: Exchange, Reduction, and Direct Transfusions
Skill Unit: Exchange Tranfusions
Unit 3: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Skill Unit: Delivery of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Unit 4: Assisted Ventilation With Mechanical Ventilators
Skill Unit: Endotracheal Tubes
Unit 5: Surfactant Therapy
Skill Unit: Surfactant Administration
Unit 6: Continuing Care for At-Risk Babies
Subsection: Babies With Special Problems
Pretest Answer Key
Index