Description
Contains all the “survival tools” every new L&D nurse needs to gain confidence in the labor and delivery arena
This succinct, easy-to-use orientation guide for nurses new to labor and delivery (L&D) is the only resource to deliver quick-access guidance in bulleted format regarding everyday procedures, requisite equipment, and how to capably handle emergency situations. The third edition is completely updated to reflect the newest evidence-based practices from ACOG and SMFM. It presents a new chapter on Aromatherapy, along with salient new information on breastfeeding, labor progression, amniotic fluid embolism, and prematurity. Detailed illustrations enhance understanding of both routine procedures and complications.
New to the Third Edition:
Updated to encompass the newest evidence-based guidelines from ACOG an SMFM
Includes a new chapter on Aromatherapy
New information on breastfeeding, labor progression, amniotic fluid embolism, and prematurity
New illustrations on breech presentation and delivery and umbilical cord prolapse
Key Features:
Delivers foundational knowledge in quick-access, bulleted format
Designed to facilitate quick access to critical information to aid decision-making
Fully outlines the equipment, medications, labs, and terminology needed for each scenario in the L&D suite
Highlights potential OB complications
Incorporates interventions/management pearls throughout
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