Chapter 43 Principles of infant nutrition Decontamination of feeding equipment Chapter contents Learning outcomes 331 Sterilization advice 331 Cleaning feeding equipment 332 Methods of sterilization 332 Boiling 332 PROCEDURE: decontamination by boiling 332 Chemical 332 PROCEDURE: chemical…
Chapter 5 Assessment of maternal and neonatal vital signs Blood pressure measurement Chapter contents Learning outcomes 46 Definition 47 Arterial blood pressure 47 Venous blood pressure 48 Normal maternal arterial values 48 Blood pressure changes…
Chapter 28 Facilitation of skills related to childbearing Cusco speculum use Chapter contents Learning outcomes 210 Indications 210 Cusco speculum 210 Insertion of the speculum 211 Asepsis 211 PROCEDURE: using a speculum 211 Role and responsibilities…
Chapter 26 Principles of drug administration Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation Chapter contents Learning outcomes 200 How does TENS work? 200 Suitability as a labour analgesic 200 Positioning of TENS 201 PROCEDURE: applying a TENS…
Chapter 42 Principles of infant nutrition Cup feeding Chapter contents Learning outcomes 328 Advantages 328 Disadvantages 328 Indications 329 PROCEDURE: cup feeding 329 Role and responsibilities of the midwife 329 Summary 330 Self-assessment exercises 330 References 330 Learning outcomes…
Chapter 22 Principles of drug administration Administration of medicines per rectum Chapter contents Learning outcomes 171 The rectal route 171 Suppositories 172 Which way are they inserted? 172 Where should they be placed? 172 Enemas 172…
Chapter 38 Assessment of the baby Daily examination Chapter contents Learning outcomes 301 Principles of the daily examination 301 Parental care 301 Consent 302 Reducing infection risks 302 Examination of the newborn 302 Initial observations 302 General…
Chapter 36 Principles of intrapartum skills Management of labour and birth in water Chapter contents Learning outcomes 286 Considerations 286 Considered benefits and safety of water use 286 Physiological differences 287 Who is suitable…
Chapter 35 Principles of intrapartum skills Management of birth at home Chapter contents Learning outcomes 279 Incidence 279 Safety 280 Midwifery skills 281 Preparation 281 Maternity services 281 The midwife 281 Equipment 282 The woman and her family 282…
Chapter 10 Principles of infection control Principles of asepsis Chapter contents Learning outcomes 88 The ANTT Practice Framework 88 How is it achieved? 89 Equipment 89 The use of an assistant 90 Undertaking the procedure 90…
