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Danger Signs in Newborns

Video from Global Health Media Project

This film features 8 major danger signs that will help health workers with early recognition of serious newborn problems–key to getting timely care and saving babies’ lives.

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Study time: 9 mins 9 mins

Basic Skills

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This film covers the basic skills of taking a temperature, counting the breathing rate, and weighing a baby.

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Study time: 6 mins 6 mins

Breast Engorgement

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This film shows a mother with engorged breasts and suggests ways she can try to resolve the condition.

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Study time: 5 mins 5 mins

Giving an Intradermal Injection

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This film shows how to draw up the BCG vaccine and the correct technique for giving an intradermal injection.

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Study time: 4 mins 4 mins

Inserting a Gastric Tube

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This film teaches how to determine if a gastric tube is needed in a baby and how to safely insert one. It covers gathering supplies, how to measure, inserting the tube, checking placement, and taping the tube in place.

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Study time: 6 mins 6 mins

Inserting an IV Line

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This film shows how to insert an IV into the tiny vein of a newborn. It illustrates gathering supplies, finding a good vein, applying a tourniquet, the insertion technique, taping and splinting the IV, and administering medication.

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Study time: 7 mins 7 mins

Jaundice

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This film shows how to check for jaundice, how to help normal jaundice clear, and how to recognize when jaundice needs urgent referral.

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Study time: 7 mins 7 mins

Sepsis

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This film shows the baby with sepsis: what to look for to determine if the baby is sick and needs referral, or, in cases where there is no referral option, how to treat the baby. The film includes examples of ...

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Study time: 6 mins 6 mins

Setting Up an IV Line

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This film shows the procedure to set up a micro-dropper IV giving set.

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Study time: 3 mins 3 mins

Skin Infection

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This film shows a baby with a mild skin infection and how to treat it, and how to determine if a baby has a severe skin infection and needs referral (or, in cases where there is no referral option, how ...

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Study time: 6 mins 6 mins

Taking a Heel Blood Sample

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This film shows how to take a small sample of blood for lab tests from the side of the heel of a baby.

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Study time: 3 mins 3 mins

The Cold Baby

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This film shows the baby with a low body temperature: how to examine the baby, warm the baby, and determine if the baby is sick and needs referral (or, in cases where there is no referral option, how to treat ...

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Study time: 6 mins 6 mins

Home Visit for Mother and Newborn

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This film shows the important features of a home visit during the first week of life, integrating care of the baby and mother.

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Study time: 8 mins 8 mins

The Hot Baby

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This film shows the baby with a high body temperature: how to examine the baby, cool the baby, and determine if the baby is sick and needs referral (or, in cases where there is no referral option, how to treat ...

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Study time: 6 mins 6 mins

Thrush

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This film shows what thrush looks like and how to treat it with two options: gentian violet and nystatin.

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Study time: 3 mins 3 mins

Newborn Physical Exam

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This film demonstrates a newborn physical exam. It shows 3 parts: observation, vital signs, and the head-to-toe exam. It also shows normal variations and abnormal findings.

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Study time: 8 mins 8 mins

Preparing Injectable Medicines

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This film shows how to use a dosing guideline and how to prepare and draw up two commonly used antibiotics, ampicillin and gentamicin.

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Study time: 7 mins 7 mins

Preparing Oral Medicines

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This film shows how to use a dosing guideline and how to prepare an oral suspension, along with tips for giving medicine by mouth to a young baby.

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Study time: 8 mins 8 mins

Preparing the Birth Room

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This film shows the supplies to have ready to prepare for a birth.

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Study time: 5 mins 5 mins

Referring a Sick Baby

Video from Global Health Media Project

This film shows the essential features of a referral process. It covers involving the family, arranging transport, preparing the baby for the journey, and writing the referral note. It also includes what to do if referral is not an option.

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Study time: 5 mins 5 mins