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This highly acclaimed step-by-step guide provides the relevant physiology, available evidence and rationale for each clinical skill. In a highly readable format, 'Skills for Midwifery Practice' offers self-assessment and short summaries, as well as detailed instruction on achieving a range of clinical skills.
Tells you everything you need to know about:
Abdominal examination
Assessment of maternal and neonatal vital signs
Infection control
Hygiene needs
Elimination management
Drug administration
Intrapartum and other related childbearing skills
Assessment of the baby
Infant nutrition
Phlebotomy and intravenous therapy
Moving and handling
Perioperative skills
Wound management
Restricted mobility management
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the woman and baby
An essential midwifery textbook that covers the fundamental practical tasks required of the student
Clear layout ensures easy access to information
Highly illustrated to aid understanding
Designed to improve competency when delivering basic skills
Expanded chapter on the skills used during the first stage of labour
Application of national guideline for the management of care
Postnatal examination
Discussion of the use of infrared touch/non-touch thermometry techniques
Specific information on locating pulse sites
More on SATS monitoring
Increased information on the skills for the second stage of labour, infant feeding and daily examination of the baby
Greater reference to infection control protocols and the reduction of hospital-acquired infections.
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