The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is an educational program jointly sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA). This updated edition reflects the 2015 AAP/AHA Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care of the Neonate. Full color.

reflect new course content and instructor tips.

Introductory section in the beginning of the manual provides detailed background information about the S.T.A.B.L.E. Program, testing, course renewal, and instructor classifications and qualifications. Case vignettes introduce each module and several case studies are provided for discussion. S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the 6 assessment parameters covered in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support for the family.

Revised to reflect new NRP course content, and reorganized in response to instructor feedback, the new manual features an easier-to-use table of contents, lecture points, expanded instructor resources, an online appendix, and an overview section summarizing key course changes and updates.

Covers infant care, provides medical information, guidelines on growth, safety rules, and a discussion of family issues such as adoption, twins, etc.

The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program is a neonatal education program that focuses on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick newborns. S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the 6 assessment parameters covered in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support for the family. The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program is designed to provide important information about neonatal stabilization for maternal/infant healthcare providers in all settings - from community hospitals and birth centers, to emergency rooms and hospital environments.

The new Instructor Manual for Neonatal Resuscitation has been completely revised for NRP(tm) hospital-based instructors and regional trainers who wish to present high quality simulation-based NRP(tm) courses. The manual features information relevant to NRP Instructors of all experience levels, including chapters about organizing supplies and equipment, setting up for all NRP Provider and Instructor courses, conducting simulation and debriefing, and performing administrative tasks. The revised Instructor Manual includes photographs that illustrate course concepts and numerous tools for assessing and improving instructor skills. The Instructor Manual for Neonatal Resuscitation will prove to be an essential tool for instructors as NRP(tm) transitions to a simulation-based training methodology