Delivery Room Care of the Newborn Child, The

Synopsis

Examines variations in condition and management of the newborn child. Advises on a procedure for performing resuscitation techniques. Demonstrates an infant cadaver intubation, cardiac massage, intercardiac injection and insertion of umbilical catheter. Provides a clinician’s-eye view of laryngeal anatomy as seen through a laryngoscope when inserting an ET tube. Also includes genuine resuscitation footage captured by a remotely controlled camera positioned in the delivery room, and includes a clear demonstration of automatic reflex activity following primary apnoea. Intended to be used as a practical guide to delivery room practice.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 37 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

Sale; 1992 price: £49.00

Documentation

A short instructional booklet on neonatal resuscitaiton is available.

Uses

GPs. Junior hospital doctors. Midwives. Nurses.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

clinical examination; newborn babies; resuscitation

Credits

Writer

E Hey; S Cronin; Sam Richmond

Cast

Sam Richmond

Distributor

Name

University of Newcastle, Television Service

Notes

No longer in existence as a distributor