Includes bibliographical references and index.

The newborn and infant physical examination standards and competencies / Anne Lomax -- History taking and the newborn examination L an evolving perspective / Claire Evans -- Development of the heart and lungs and transition to extrauterine life / Christopher D. Bedford and Anne Lomax -- Cardiovascular and respiratory assessment of the baby / Christopher D. Bedford -- The neonatal skin, examination of the jaundiced newborn, and assessment of gestational age assessment / Morris Gordon and Anne Lomax -- Examination of the head, neck, and eyes / Carmel Noonan, Fiona J. Rowe, and Anne Lomax -- Examination of the newborn abdomen and genitalia / Morris Gordon -- Developmental dysplasia of the hip / Robin W. Paton -- Abnormalities of the foot / Naomi Davis -- Chromosomal and genetic problems : giving feedback to parents / Delyth Webb and Anne Lomax -- Newborn behavioural aspects / Jeanette Appleton -- Examination of the newborn : professional issues in practice / Norma Fryer and Claire Evans -- Examining the neonate in the hospital and community : child protection issues / Catherine Quarrell.