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Breathing Problems
Video from Global Health Media Project
This film shows how to evaluate a baby with a breathing problem. It includes footage of rapid breathing, chest in-drawing, and nasal flaring. It advises to give these babies oxygen if possible and refer them to a higher-level facility.
7 mins
The Position of the Baby
Video from Global Health Media Project
This film demonstrates how to feel where the baby is within the uterus and how to measure the station of the baby.
8 mins
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.
9 mins
Basic Skills
Video from Global Health Media Project
This film covers the basic skills of taking a temperature, counting the breathing rate, and weighing a baby.
6 mins
Breast Engorgement
Video from Global Health Media Project
This film shows a mother with engorged breasts and suggests ways she can try to resolve the condition.
5 mins
Giving an Intradermal Injection
Video from Global Health Media Project
This film shows how to draw up the BCG vaccine and the correct technique for giving an intradermal injection.
4 mins
Inserting a Gastric Tube
Video from Global Health Media Project
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.
6 mins
Inserting an IV Line
Video from Global Health Media Project
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.
7 mins
Jaundice
Video from Global Health Media Project
This film shows how to check for jaundice, how to help normal jaundice clear, and how to recognize when jaundice needs urgent referral.
7 mins
Sepsis
Video from Global Health Media Project
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 ...
6 mins
Setting Up an IV Line
Video from Global Health Media Project
This film shows the procedure to set up a micro-dropper IV giving set.
3 mins
Skin Infection
Video from Global Health Media Project
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 ...
6 mins
Taking a Heel Blood Sample
Video from Global Health Media Project
This film shows how to take a small sample of blood for lab tests from the side of the heel of a baby.
3 mins
The Cold Baby
Video from Global Health Media Project
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 ...
6 mins
Home Visit for Mother and Newborn
Video from Global Health Media Project
This film shows the important features of a home visit during the first week of life, integrating care of the baby and mother.
8 mins
The Hot Baby
Video from Global Health Media Project
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 ...
6 mins
Thrush
Video from Global Health Media Project
This film shows what thrush looks like and how to treat it with two options: gentian violet and nystatin.
3 mins
Newborn Physical Exam
Video from Global Health Media Project
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.
8 mins
Preparing Injectable Medicines
Video from Global Health Media Project
This film shows how to use a dosing guideline and how to prepare and draw up two commonly used antibiotics, ampicillin and gentamicin.
7 mins
Preparing Oral Medicines
Video from Global Health Media Project
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.
8 mins
