Newborns, Infants, and Children
10 Newborns, Infants, and Children Ann H. Maradiegue Genomic risk assessment of the pediatric population includes the recognition of genetic disorders including physical and dysmorphology features that may be…
Step 1.a: Review Collected Data—Personal, Ancillary, Laboratory, and Physical Examination
4 Step 1.a: Review Collected Data—Personal, Ancillary, Laboratory, and Physical Examination Step 1 of the genetic/genomic risk assessment process requires data collection through history-taking, physical examination, and review and…
Step 3: Selecting Risk Probability
7 Step 3: Selecting Risk Probability Once the data are assessed for elements of risk, or red flags, further evaluation should be conducted based on the identified risks to…
Risk Assessment in Preconception and Maternal Care
9 Risk Assessment in Preconception and Maternal Care Jill Fonda Allen, Lisa M. Freese, Quannetta T. Edwards, and Charles J. Macri Genetics is the primary cause or plays an…
Step 4: Risk Communication and Risk Management
8 Step 4: Risk Communication and Risk Management After all of the data are collected and evaluated, the next step in risk assessment is communicating the findings for the…
Cancer and RISK Assessment
11 Cancer and RISK Assessment It is estimated that approximately 5% to 10% of cancers are inherited as a result of germline mutations. Inherited cancer syndromes result in an…
Risk Assessment: An Important Component of the Essential Genetic and Genomic Competencies for Nurses With Graduate Degrees
1 Risk Assessment: An Important Component of the Essential Genetic and Genomic Competencies for Nurses With Graduate Degrees Core competencies are important to the nursing profession as they play…
Preventing Perioperative Positioning and Equipment Injuries
Fig. 30.1 Operating room mattress . Reprinted with permission from Hill-Rom Services, Inc Perioperative team members should always follow equipment manufacturer’s instructions for use including weight limits for beds and…
The Role of Architecture and Physical Environment in Hospital Safety Design
Fig. 12.1 The Old Operating Theatre, London, UK (Photograph by Mike Peel) Fig. 12.2 New Hybrid Operating Room , Rome, Italy In 2012, there were 36.5 million hospital stays in…
