Newborns are delicate and require thorough assessment upon being born, which makes it critical that nurses and healthcare professionals are equipped with this understanding in order to complete the necessary assessments. This program begins with an overview of fetal circulation and continues on to examine issues related to the cardiopulmonary assessment. Cardiac anomalies are also discussed, as well as acrocyanosis, retractions, transient tachypnea and infant respiratory distress syndrome.
After viewing the program, the learner will be able to:
~ Describe fetal circulation
~ Perform a respiratory assessment
~ Take blood pressure
~ Perform a cardiac assessment
~ Identify the main categories and types of cardiac anomalies
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