Labor and Delivery Nursing: A Guide to Evidence-Based Practice
Title Details
2nd Ed.
2021 © Springer Publishing Company, Inc.
Michelle Murray PhD RNC; Gayle Huelsmann BSN RNC
ISBN-13: 978-0-8261-8475-7
eISBN-13: 978-0-8261-8476-4
Nursing, Evidence Based Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology
Additional Details
New to the Second Edition:
- Proper analysis of the partograph to facilitate appropriate patient interventions
- Updated information about clinical pelvimetry
- New information on psyche, including the religious, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of care
- Setting priorities in triage and care related to postpartum hemorrhage
- Identification of “myths” related to childbirth
- Individualized patient care related to fetal distress and non-reassuring fetal status
- Oxytocin infusion and its relationship to permanent Erb’s palsy and autism
- Updated information on technology, including connectivity between smart IV pumps and the EMR
- How to distinguish functional from mechanical dystocia and intervene to enhance fetal and maternal safety
Key Features:
- Applies to nursing care of childbearing clients world-wide
- Focuses on evidence-based practices
- Written in engaging, easy-to-understand style for new nurses, seasoned practitioners, and nurses seeking certification
- Enhances effective decision-making to optimize patient care and outcomes
- Replete with informative references, relevant graphics, and review questions
- Incorporates research to clearly explain concepts and best practices
- Provides orientation fundamentals, checklists, and log charts
Ideal for new nurses, seasoned practitioners, and nurses seeking certification. Recommended for every labor and delivery floor.
Doody's Review
Score: 57/100
Stars: 2
"This is the second edition of a book that was first published in 2008. A new edition was needed as the evidence base for maternity care has grown since that time."
-- Tia Andrighetti, DNP, CNM (Frontier Nursing University) Doody's Review
"Where was this book when I was a new nurse just learning the ropes of labor and delivery? This is a true gem of a book-a must for any new grad going into labor and delivery. I recommend this book for every labor and delivery floor."
-- Cindy Curtis, RNC, IBCLC, CCE - previous edition
"The best one-stop reference book for the experienced and novice Labor and Delivery RN...Finally an excellent Labor and Delivery book by RN's -- for RN's."
-- Garla DeWall, RNC - Presbyterian Hospital in the Family Birthing Center - previous edition
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