Care of the well newborn.
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چکیده
1. Describe the purpose of the prenatal visit. 2. Recognize the significance of common abnormalities found on prenatal ultrasonography. 3. Discuss the importance of growth and maturity assessment as well as the careful examination of the newborn. 4. Delineate prevention strategies for hepatitis B, syphilis, and group B streptococcal infections. 5. Explain the basics of car seat safety and sudden infant death syndrome prevention in the newborn unit. 6. List the basic tenets of providing breastfeeding support for the breastfeeding mother and infant. 7. Explain appropriate outpatient follow-up for the healthy newborn.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Pediatrics in review
دوره 27 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006