- Helpful bullet point style enables rapid access to essential information
- Splash proof cover ensures durability
- Rich illustrative programme enables rapid access to key information
Well illustrated with over 100 figures, tables and pull out boxes this slim pocket reference includes a wealth of information ranging from communications skills, drug calculations and administration, to clinical examination and complications in labour. Designed to be carried in a scrubs/uniform pocket, this helpful guide will be ideal for all midwives whether qualified or in training.
Key Features
- Helpful bullet point style enables rapid access to essential information
- Splash proof cover ensures durability
- Rich illustrative programme enables rapid access to key information
| ISBN | 9780702072277 |
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| Author Information | By Cathy Ashwin, PhD. MSc. PGCHE. RM. RN. , Principal Editor MIDIRS, Honorary Asst. Prof. University of Nottingham, UK and Michelle Anderson, BSc (Hons) PSY. BSc. RM. , Practice Development Midwife, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, UK |
| Table of Content | PART 1 THE MIDWIFE'S ROLE Record keeping Communication skills Drug calculations and administration
PART 2 UNCOMPLICATED PREGNANCY AND BIRTH Antenatal care The start of care and arranging appointments Infections Antenatal examination Problems associated with pregnancy Plan for birth Intrapartum Visual aids for labour and birthing positions Spontaneous onset of labour Care in labour Vaginal examination Coping strategies for labour Complementary therapies Second stage of labour: the birth Breech birth Fetal monitoring Intermittent auscultation (IA) Continuous electronic fetal monitoring (CEFM) The third stage of labour Examination of the placenta PART 3 AFTER THE BIRTH Post birth: mother and baby
The puerperium or postnatal period
Infant feeding Initiation of breastfeeding
Perinatal mental health
PART 4 COMPLICATIONS IN PREGNANCY Hypertensive disorders Eclampsia
Maternal collapse Diabetes Pharmacological methods of pain relief in labour PART 5 BIRTH EMERGENCIES Complex intrapartum care
Induction of labour
Cord prolapse Shoulder dystocia Management of post-partum haemorrhage Episiotomy and perineal suturing
Female genital mutilation Recognition of the seriously ill woman
Neonatal resuscitation Neonatal jaundice
APPENDICES Appendix 1 Commonly used abbreviations Appendix 2 Normal bood measurements Appendix 3 Useful websites References |
| Publication Date | 20-06-2017 |
| Pages | 96 |
| Trim | 160h x 82w mm |
| Stock Status | In Stock |
