Labor and Delivery Nursing: A Guide to Evidence-Based Practice
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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
"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
Score: 57/100
Stars: 2


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