EBOOK Skills for Midwifery Practice

This title is now out of print. A new version with e-book is available under ISBN 9780702044809. 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 studentClear layout ensures easy access to informationHighly illustrated to aid understandingDesigned to improve competency when delivering basic skillsExpanded 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.