Chapter 55 Principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Maternal resuscitation Chapter contents Learning outcomes 417 Anticipation of collapse 418 Equipment 418 Immediate availability 418 Accessible 418 Initial assessment 419 Assessing responsiveness 419 Calling for help 419 Airway 419 Breathing 420 Circulation 420 Defibrillation 421…
Chapter 20 Principles of drug administration Injection technique Chapter contents Learning outcomes 158 Indications 158 Safety considerations 159 Intramuscular injection (I.M.) 159 Choice of site in the adult 159 Recommended sites (adults) 159 Z-track 162 Choice of…
Chapter 50 Principles of manual handling Chapter contents Learning outcomes 373 Anatomy of the spine 374 Considerations for moving and lifting 375 The task 375 The load 375 The working environment 376 The individual 376 Principles of…
Chapter 13 Principles of hygiene needs For the baby Chapter contents Learning outcomes 103 Newborn skin 103 Skin cleansers/bath additives 105 Baby bathing 106 Keeping the baby warm 106 Security and safety 106 Water temperature 107 Equipment 107…
Chapter 47 Principles of phlebotomy and intravenous therapy Intravenous cannulation Chapter contents Learning outcomes 351 Considerations for the childbearing woman 351 Indications 352 Assessment prior to PIC insertion 352 Choice of site 352 Preparation 352 Asepsis…
Chapter 33 Principles of intrapartum skills Examination of the placenta Chapter contents Learning outcomes 260 Appearance and structure 260 Fetal surface of the placenta 261 The umbilical cord 262 The fetal membranes 262 Maternal surface…
Chapter 32 Principles of intrapartum skills Third-stage issues Chapter contents Learning outcomes 244 Physiology of the third stage of labour 245 Phase 1: latent phase 245 Phase 2: contraction/detachment phase 245 Phase 3: expulsion…
Chapter 30 Principles of intrapartum skills First-stage issues Chapter contents Learning outcomes 217 The latent and established phases of the first stage of labour and progress of labour 218 Maternal positioning 219 All-fours 219…
Chapter 53 Principles of restricted mobility management Pressure area care Chapter contents Learning outcomes 400 Definition 400 Common sites for pressure ulcer formation 401 Effects of pressure 402 Classification of pressure ulcers 402 Factors influencing…
Chapter 40 Assessment of the baby Developmental dysplasia of the hips Chapter contents Learning outcomes 313 What is DDH? 314 Risk factors 314 Incidence 315 When to assess for developmental dysplasia of the hips 315…
