Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring and Assessment

This text is a comprehensive presentation of the knowledge and skills needed by an RN to effectively managed a patient before, during, and after delivery. Tucker has provided all aspects of the procedure in an easy to read, straight forward format. The book includes chapters on maternal and fetal physiology and FHT instrumentation and technology. Of particular note, are chapters on uterine activity monitoring, baseline fetal heart rate changes, and interpretation of reassuring and non reassuring FHT patterns. Interventions and obligations are discussed. A quick method for assessing FHT is given. A standard of care for FHT monitoring and care of the intrapartum and postpartum patient is also included. Nursing diagoses are listed for the intrapartum and postpartum period. Culterally sensitive care is discussed as well. Documentation, risk reduction, and education are discussed. Appendixes add information on risk factors, Leopold's maneuvers, protocals of cervical ripending, care of patients in preterm labor with information on tocolytics, and sample tracings are given. This book is an excellent guide and may be used for reference after its initial reading.

A book to be welcomed by all in the profession of bringing new life into the world. Intelligently written for the Nurse, Midwife, Intern, Resident, Attending. Follows the accepted protocols. A MUST HAVE FOR TRAINEES!

A book to be welcomed by all involved in the profession of bringing new life into the world. Intelligently written for the Nurse,Midwife,OB Interns and Residents. Follows the accepted protocols. A MUST HAVE FOR TRAINEES!