Skills for Midwifery Practice is the go-to book for all midwifery students who need to learn what to do in a range of situations, how to perform a skill, and why they need to do it in a certain way.
Written by midwifery educators Ruth Johnson and We ...view more
Skills for Midwifery Practice is the go-to book for all midwifery students who need to learn what to do in a range of situations, how to perform a skill, and why they need to do it in a certain way.
Written by midwifery educators Ruth Johnson and Wendy Taylor, the book makes learning easy with background information, learning outcomes, helpful diagrams and lists to represent the skill flow. It explains the underlying physiology associated with pregnancy and childbirth, and clearly defines the nature and extent of current practice.
This version is fully updated and referenced throughout to provide a detailed evidence base to support learning and further study. It is ideal for midwives in training, qualified midwives returning to practice, as well as other members of the obstetric healthcare team.
Skills for Midwifery Practice is the go-to book for all midwifery students who need to learn what to do in a range of situations, how to perform a skill, and why they need to do it in a certain way.
Written by midwifery educators Ruth Johnson and Wendy Taylor, the book makes learning easy with background information, learning outcomes, helpful diagrams and lists to represent the skill flow. It explains the underlying physiology associated with pregnancy and childbirth, and clearly defines the nature and extent of current practice.
This version is fully updated and referenced throughout to provide a detailed evidence base to support learning and further study. It is ideal for midwives in training, qualified midwives returning to practice, as well as other members of the obstetric healthcare team.
New to this edition
Latest guidelines and standards
New information on resuscitation and other emergencies
Now in full color throughout
Expanded chapter on the use of standard precautions in light of the global pandemic
Developed discussion of alternative feeding methods
Key Features
Clear and logical – easy to follow and understand for training midwives
Accurate, up-to-date evidence base that is relevant to contemporary midwifery practice
Each skill contextualized with background, indications and contraindications to support both clinical practice and study
Learning objectives and end-of-chapter self-assessment exercises allow readers to monitor their progress
New to this edition
Latest guidelines and standards
New information on resuscitation and other emergencies
Now in full color throughout
Expanded chapter on the use of standard precautions in light of the global pandemic
Developed discussion of alternative feeding methods
Author Information
By Ruth Bowen, BA(Hons) RGN RM, Supervisor of Midwives, Formerly Senior Lecturer Midwifery, University of Hertfordshire, now Clinical Midwife, UK and Wendy Taylor, BSc (Hons) MSc RN RM, Formerly Senior Lecturer Midwifery,
University of Hertfordshire,
now Clinical Midwifery Educator in Whangarei, New Zealand
1. Principles of abdominal examination: during pregnancy and labour 2. Principles of abdominal examination: during the postnatal period 3. Assessment of maternal and neonatal vital signs: temperature measurement 4. Assessment of maternal and neonatal vital signs: pulse measurement 5. Assessment of maternal and neonatal vital signs: blood pressure measurement 6. Assessment of maternal and neonatal vital signs: respiration 7. Assessment of maternal and neonatal vital signs: neurological assessment 8. Principles of infection control: standard precautions 9. Principles of infection control: hand hygiene 10. Principles of infection control: principles of asepsis 11. Principles of infection control: obtaining swabs 12. Principles of hygiene needs: for the woman 13. Principles of hygiene needs: for the baby 14. Principles of elimination management: micturition and catheterization 15. Principles of elimination management: urinalysis 16. Principles of elimination management: defaecation 17. Principles of elimination management: obtaining urinary and stool specimens 18. Principles of drug administration: legal aspects, pharmacokinetics and anaphylaxis 19. Principles of drug administration: oral administration 20. Principles of drug administration: injection technique 21. Principles of drug administration: administration of medicines per vaginam 22. Principles of drug administration: administration of medicines per rectum 23. Principles of drug administration: intravenous drug administration 24. Principles of drug administration: inhalational analgesia: Entonox 25. Principles of drug administration: epidural analgesia 26. Principles of drug administration: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation 27. Facilitation of skills related to childbearing: optimal fetal positioning 28. Facilitation of skills related to childbearing: Cusco speculum use 29. Facilitation of skills related to childbearing: membrane sweep 30. Principles of intrapartum skills: first-stage issues 31. Principles of intrapartum skills: second-stage issues 32. Principles of intrapartum skills: third-stage issues 33. Principles of intrapartum skills: examination of the placenta 34. Principles of intrapartum skills: perineal repair 35. Principles of intrapartum skills: management of birth at home 36. Principles of intrapartum skills: management of labour and birth in water 37. Assessment of the baby: assessment at birth 38. Assessment of the baby: daily examination 39. Assessment of the baby: capillary sampling 40. Assessment of the baby: developmental dysplasia of the hips 41. Principles of infant nutrition: breastfeeding 42. Principles of infant nutrition: cup feeding 43. Principles of infant nutrition: decontamination of feeding equipment 44. Principles of infant nutrition: formula feeding 45. Principles of infant nutrition: nasogastric feeding 46. Principles of phlebotomy and intravenous therapy: maternal venepuncture 47. Principles of phlebotomy and intravenous therapy: intravenous cannulation 48. Principles of phlebotomy and intravenous therapy: intravenous infusion 49. Principles of phlebotomy and intravenous infusion: blood transfusion 50. Principles of manual handling 51. Principles of perioperative skills 52. Principles of wound management: healing and care 53. Principles of restricted mobility management: pressure area care 54. Principles of restricted mobility management: prevention of venous thromboembolism 55. Principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation: maternal resuscitation 56. Principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation: neonatal resuscitation 57. Glossary
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https://www.mea.elsevierhealth.com/skills-for-midwifery-practice-9780702081910.html228727Skills for Midwifery Practicehttps://www.mea.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/9/7/9780702081910_3.jpg42.4949.99USDInStock/Nursing & Midwifery/Midwifery/Students/Midwifery/Books/20% Off Back to School10489105505255039592411713739972105375145120<P>Skills for Midwifery Practice is the go-to book for all midwifery students who need to learn <I>what</I> to do in a range of situations, <I>how</I> to perform a skill, and <I>why</I> they need to do it in a certain way.</P>
<P>Written by midwifery educators Ruth Johnson and Wendy Taylor, the book makes learning easy with background information, learning outcomes, helpful diagrams and lists to represent the skill flow. It explains the underlying physiology associated with pregnancy and childbirth, and clearly defines the nature and extent of current practice.</P>
<P>This version is fully updated and referenced throughout to provide a detailed evidence base to support learning and further study. It is ideal for midwives in training, qualified midwives returning to practice, as well as other members of the obstetric healthcare team.</P> <P>Skills for Midwifery Practice is the go-to book for all midwifery students who need to learn <I>what</I> to do in a range of situations, <I>how</I> to perform a skill, and <I>why</I> they need to do it in a certain way.</P>
<P>Written by midwifery educators Ruth Johnson and Wendy Taylor, the book makes learning easy with background information, learning outcomes, helpful diagrams and lists to represent the skill flow. It explains the underlying physiology associated with pregnancy and childbirth, and clearly defines the nature and extent of current practice.</P>
<P>This version is fully updated and referenced throughout to provide a detailed evidence base to support learning and further study. It is ideal for midwives in training, qualified midwives returning to practice, as well as other members of the obstetric healthcare team.</P>USD00add-to-cart97807020819102022ProfessionalBy Ruth Bowen, BA(Hons) RGN RM and Wendy Taylor, BSc (Hons) MSc RN RM20235Book216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")Approx. 100 illustrations (100 in full color)Elsevier38431 Jan 2022IN STOCKBy <STRONG>Ruth Bowen</STRONG>, BA(Hons) RGN RM, Supervisor of Midwives, Formerly Senior Lecturer Midwifery, University of Hertfordshire, now Clinical Midwife, UK and <STRONG>Wendy Taylor</STRONG>, BSc (Hons) MSc RN RM, Formerly Senior Lecturer Midwifery,
University of Hertfordshire,
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