Chapter 49 Principles of phlebotomy and intravenous infusion Blood transfusion Chapter contents Learning outcomes 367 Definition 367 Indications for maternal transfusion 368 Understanding blood groups 368 Maternal antibodies 368 Safe transfusion practice: principles and procedures 368…
Chapter 45 Principles of infant nutrition Nasogastric feeding Chapter contents Learning outcomes 340 Considerations 340 Nasogastric/orogastric tubes 341 Safety considerations 341 NPSA (2005) guidelines 341 When unable to aspirate 342 PROCEDURE: inserting a neonatal nasogastric tube 342…
Chapter 46 Principles of phlebotomy and intravenous therapy Maternal venepuncture Chapter contents Learning outcomes 346 Indications 346 Suitable sites 347 Choosing a vein 347 Pain relief 348 Asepsis and skin preparation 348 Equipment 348 Possible complications 348 PROCEDURE:…
Chapter 31 Principles of intrapartum skills Second-stage issues Chapter contents Learning outcomes 231 Definition 231 Recognition 232 Duration 232 Pushing: spontaneous or directed 233 Position 233 Asepsis 235 Management of the perineum 235 Perineal massage 235 Warm compresses 235 Hands…
Chapter 41 Principles of infant nutrition Breastfeeding Chapter contents Learning outcomes 321 Understanding lactation 321 Successful attachment at the breast using a traditional approach 322 Successful attachment at the breast: the biological nurturing…
Chapter 25 Principles of drug administration Epidural analgesia Chapter contents Learning outcomes 186 The epidural space 187 Epidural analgesia 188 Low-dose ‘mobile’ epidural 188 Spinal analgesia 188 Combined spinal epidural analgesia 188 Drugs 188 Continuous versus intermittent…
Chapter 17 Principles of elimination management Obtaining urinary and stool specimens Chapter contents Learning outcomes 137 Good practice 137 Catheter specimens of urine (CSU) 138 PROCEDURE: catheter specimen of urine 139 Midstream specimens of…
Chapter 39 Assessment of the baby Capillary sampling Chapter contents Learning outcomes 307 Underpinning anatomy 307 Guidelines for site selection 308 Newborn blood spot screening (NBS) 308 Bilirubin estimation 309 Blood glucose estimation 309 Factors to…
Chapter 37 Assessment of the baby Assessment at birth Chapter contents Learning outcomes 292 The Apgar score 292 Assessing the Apgar score 294 PROCEDURE: Apgar scoring 294 Birth examination 294 PROCEDURE: birth examination 294 The head 295…
Chapter 29 Facilitation of skills related to childbearing Membrane sweep Chapter contents Learning outcomes 214 Membrane sweeping 214 Benefits and risks 215 PROCEDURE: stretch and sweep of the membranes 215 Role and responsibilities of…
