MIDWIFERY

Non-pharmacological methods of pain relief

Jun 19, 2019 by in MIDWIFERY Comments Off on Non-pharmacological methods of pain relief

79Non-pharmacological methods of pain relief There are a number of non-pharmacological forms of pain relief and coping strategies that can be used during labour. Those that are supported by the…

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Intravenous administration of drugs

Jun 19, 2019 by in MIDWIFERY Comments Off on Intravenous administration of drugs

74Intravenous administration of drugs Administration of intravenous medication can be defined as the process within which a solution or medication is introduced, using a vein, into the circulatory system. This…

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Anti-D: preventing rhesus isoimmunisation

Jun 19, 2019 by in MIDWIFERY Comments Off on Anti-D: preventing rhesus isoimmunisation

81Anti-D: preventing rhesus isoimmunisation Midwives have a key role in preventing rhesus isoimmunisation. This occurs when a rhesus-negative mother develops antibodies, which may subsequently cause destruction of the red blood…

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Immunisation

Jun 19, 2019 by in MIDWIFERY Comments Off on Immunisation

77Immunisation The value of vaccination in preventing ill health globally is widely acknowledged (Figure 77.1). The vaccination schedule in the UK now includes vaccines to protect against over 20 infections…

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Drug administration, handling and storage

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72Drug administration, handling and storage The aim here is to provide an opportunity to review and revisit the main principles of drug administration and consider the midwife’s role in relation…

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Hypothermia

Jun 19, 2019 by in MIDWIFERY Comments Off on Hypothermia

66Hypothermia Thermoregulation is a critical physiologic function that is closely related to the transition and survival of the infant. An understanding of transitional events and the physiological adaptations that neonates…

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Neonatal jaundice

Jun 19, 2019 by in MIDWIFERY Comments Off on Neonatal jaundice

64Neonatal jaundice Jaundice occurs when bilirubin accumulates in the extravascular fatty tissues (skin and brain). Jaundice in the newborn is common, occurring in over two-thirds of term infants and even…

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Hypoglycaemia

Jun 19, 2019 by in MIDWIFERY Comments Off on Hypoglycaemia

65Hypoglycaemia Hypoglycaemia in the newborn occurs when normal metabolic adaptation does not occur in the first few hours after birth. Immediately after birth, newborns experience a transient drop in blood…

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