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Mosby's Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Contributor(s): Miller, Lisa A. (Author), Miller, David (Author), Cypher, Rebecca L. (Author)
ISBN: 0323401570     ISBN-13: 9780323401579
Publisher: Mosby
OUR PRICE:   $54.55  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: April 2016
* Not available - Not in print at this time *
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Nursing - Maternity, Perinatal, Women's Health
- Medical | Perinatology & Neonatology
Dewey: 618.320
LCCN: 2016002621
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 4.3" W x 7.3" (0.55 lbs) 352 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

Authored by a nurse-midwife, a perinatologist, and a nurse, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 8th Edition is an evidence-based resource on fetal heart rate monitoring for all clinicians - whether you are a nurse, a physician or a midwife, a student or an instructor, this guide has information crucial to your practice. Designed specifically for the clinical environment, it provides a single source for interpretation and management of electronic fetal monitoring - in labor and delivery, the intensive care unit, inpatient antepartum units, or the obstetric or midwifery office.

  • Pocket-sized, two-color design offers portability and easy access to information.
  • Descriptions of the relationship between fetal heart rate and fetal acidemia alert you to important considerations in the care of the laboring patient.
  • Patient safety and risk management strategies with case study illustrations and legal commentary include guidelines for providing safe and competent care.
  • Coverage of innovative practices supports a culture of patient safety and improved quality outcomes in high-reliability perinatal units addressing:
    • Use of a common language for fetal heart rate patterns with a common construct for interpretation
    • Emergency preparedness (multidisciplinary mock emergencies, simulations, debriefing after critical events, and exemplary practice)
    • Human factor issues (step-by-step process to improve communication, situational awareness, no-fault/just culture, teamwork, and collegiality)
  • Selected FHR Tracings and Cases: Interpretation and Documentation appendix provides an important reference tool for all clinicians.
  • Expert author team with international presence.
  • NEW! Two simple principles of interpretation that are evidence- and consensus-based.
  • NEW! Content on Category II tracing management prepares you to assist in delivery decisions.
  • NEW! Neonatal encephalopathy content keeps you in the know.
  • UPDATED! Revised chapters feature the most up-to-date information.