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Fetal Circulation and Newborn Care Guide by angelicaruby is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document describes the fetal circulation and immediate care of a newborn. Blood from the placenta travels to the fetus through the umbilical vein and is distributed throughout the fetal circulatory system, bypassing the lungs. After birth, essential newborn care includes establishing respiration, keeping the infant warm, assessing Apgar scores, providing eye prophylaxis and vitamin K injection, and monitoring vital signs. Proper identification, weighing, and cord care are also important initial steps.
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- angelicaruby
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- EN