Basic Principles and Evaluation of Neonatal X-Rays

Seminar eLearning DVD-ROM Audio CD

Program Category: Continuing Education Course

Areas of Practice: Administration Ambulatory Care Behavioral Health Cardiology Certifications Critical Care Emergency Gastroenterology Med-Surg Neurology Nursing Legalities Orthopedic Pediatrics Pre, Peri, Post-Op Care Progressive Care/Stepdown Pulmonary Rehab Staff Development Women's Health/Perinatal Other

Course Description

Presented in lecture format, this course is designed to provide the participant with a basic understanding of the process utilized to interpret the neonatal X-ray. The major components include: an anatomical review of thoracic/abdominal structures seen on a neonatal film, terminology utilized in the X-ray evaluation process, identifying umbilical lines and endotracheal tube placement and comparing radiographic findings associated with specific neonatal pulmonary or abdominal disease processes. Through case scenarios, participants will have the opportunity to relate maternal and neonatal history and clinical presentation with various films.

Program Learning Outcomes

This program prepares the learner to:

Ensure high-quality, safely-performed neonatal X-rays.
Develop a systematic approach to evaluating commonly utilized films in the neonatal intensive care (NICU).
Correlate specific clinical presentations with findings demonstrated on the neonatal chest and/or abdominal film.

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