AWHONN's High-Risk & Critical Care Obstetrics
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5th Ed.
Copyright © 2026 Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses.
Nan H. Troiano, RN, MSN; Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN; Rebecca L. Cypher, MSN, PNNP, RNC-OB, RNC-IAP, C-EFM
ISBN-13: 978-1-9752-3673-1
eISBN-13: 978-1-9752-3675-5
Nursing, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Critical Care
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Elevate your obstetric care with the fifth edition of AWHONN's High Risk & Critical Care Obstetrics. This indispensable resource has been thoroughly updated to reflect the rapid advancements in maternal healthcare and to address the pressing challenges that modern clinicians face. Designed for professionals navigating the complexities of high-risk pregnancies, this edition provides a comprehensive guide that intertwines physiological, psychosocial, and cultural considerations to enhance patient outcomes.
Key updates in the 5th Edition include:
- • Expanded Insights on Maternal Morbidity and Mortality: Delve into the latest information about development of critical care capabilities necessary to combat the rising rate of maternal complications in the United States.
- • Innovative Approaches to Reducing Disparities: Gain access to cutting-edge strategies that aim to address healthcare disparities and improve maternal outcomes across diverse populations.
- • Enhanced Clinical Practice Adjuncts: Discover expanded discussions on hemodynamic and oxygen transport monitoring, now split into separate chapters on (1) core principles and noninvasive assessment and (2) central assessments.
- • New Chapters on Emerging Concerns: Explore fresh content on obstetric early warning systems, fetal surveillance in critical care, neurological disorders, and more, providing a holistic view of complex obstetric conditions.
- • Practical Resources for Clinicians: Benefit from sample clinical guidelines that offer reliable tools and references to optimize the care of high-risk obstetric patient.
With its blend of evidence-based research and practical tools, this edition of AWHONN's classic text equips healthcare providers with the knowledge and confidence needed to tackle the evolving landscape of obstetric care.
This text is written for the practicing labor and delivery nurse of the high-risk and critically ill intrapartum patient. It would additionally be valuable to students in obstetrical rotations, and an appropriate resource for any care provider of high-risk obstetrics. The editors and contributors are well credentialed and credible authorities in their individual areas of expertise and contribution to this text.
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Doody's Review
"This book is an excellent manual for practitioners who provide care to high-risk and critically ill obstetrical women in labor and delivery. Written in a clear, user-friendly manner, this second edition provides current interventions and management including a resource section with examples of protocols, procedures, and clinical documentation tools. There is a review of the foundations for practice and a section on critical care adjuncts. This is a needed clinical resource."
-- Nancy Moss, PhD, RN, MSN (University of Cincinnati School of Nursing) Doody's Review - previous edition
Specialty Score: 2.27 Nursing - Perinatal
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