ACoRN: Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns: A Resource and Learning Tool for Health Care Professionals

The Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns (ACoRN) program trains health care providers to stabilize the most challenging and enigmatic medical patients: the unwell newborn. ACoRN provides a unique, prioritized, and systematic approach to newborn stabilization for health care professionals with any degree of experience. The new edition of the ACoRN text reflects current guidelines and evidence-based best practices and teaches the concepts and skills required to stabilize unwell newborns through system-based algorithms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 26 August 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

The Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns (ACoRN) program is a comprehensive training initiative designed to equip healthcare providers with the essential skills and knowledge required to stabilize and manage the most challenging and enigmatic medical patients: the unwell newborn. Early assessment, intervention, and management of at-risk or unstable infants play a crucial role in their survival and long-term health outcomes. To address these critical needs, clinical care standards and educational programs are urgently needed.

The ACoRN program offers a unique, prioritized, and systematic approach to newborn stabilization, catering to healthcare professionals with varying levels of experience. Trained providers undergo rigorous training to acquire the necessary skills to gather information, prioritize interventions, intervene appropriately, and deliver high-quality care to at-risk and unwell newborns in any setting.

In recent years, significant advancements in research and practice have underscored the importance of a new edition of the ACoRN text, serving as the program's cornerstone. Consequently, the development of this latest edition has become an essential endeavor, reflecting current guidelines and evidence-based best practices.

ACoRN employs system-based algorithms, known as Sequences, to impart the concepts and skills necessary for stabilizing unwell newborns. Each chapter in the book focuses on a specific aspect of newborn care, such as respiratory, fluid and glucose management, cardiovascular health, jaundice, neurology, thermoregulation, surgical conditions, and infection. Within each chapter, educational objectives, key concepts, learning points, and case scenarios are presented to reinforce the content and facilitate the learning process. Additionally, chapters dedicated to newborn transition, the ACoRN process, supportive care, and safe transport provide a comprehensive overview of the stabilization process.

This book is written with the broad audience of healthcare professionals in mind who may be called upon to participate in the stabilization of sick or preterm babies within their scope of practice. Whether you are a novice nurse, a seasoned physician, or a specialist in neonatology, ACoRN offers valuable insights and practical strategies to ensure the best possible care for your patients. By embracing the principles and practices outlined in this text, you can contribute to improving outcomes and enhancing the well-being of at-risk newborns.

Weight: 1320g
Dimension: 216 x 280 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197525227
Edition number: 2 Revised edition