The Midwife S Pocket Formulary E Book

Author : Liz Davey,Debbee Houghton
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702046902

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The Midwife's Pocket Formulary E-Book by Liz Davey,Debbee Houghton Pdf

In current midwifey practice, one of the competencies covered by midwives is medicines management. Midwives and students are required to have an understanding of the range of medicines used within their sphere of practice.The Midwife’s Pocket Formulary provides both practising midwives and students with key information on the administration and management of medications in midwifery practice. Essential information, at a glance Convenient, pocket-sized format Clear, worked examples of drug calculations Information on drug calculations now includes neonatal calculation and alternative calculation methods used by some HEIs ‘Antidepressants’ expanded to include current treatment therapies for existing mental health conditions, with safety information and guidance on current medications ‘Intravenous fluids’ comprehensively updated and extended ‘Emergency drugs’ completely revised to complement the NICE and RCOG guidance, with medications for each emergency grouped and cross-referenced to aid the reader Supported by up-to-date clinical guidelines from the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) Green top guidance Online pronunciation guide for drug terms and names.

Author : Elsevier Health Sciences
Publisher : Books for Midwives
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2004-04-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0702041025

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The Midwife's Pocket Formulary Text and Evolve EBooks Package by Elsevier Health Sciences Pdf

Offers information on the commonly-prescribed drugs, and looks at the implications for use on both mother and child. This title provides the information on mode of action, side effects, contraindications and interactions of all main drug types. It also covers the emergency situations. It is suitable for all midwives.

Author : Liz Davey,Debbee Houghton
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0702078611

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The Midwife's Pocket Formulary by Liz Davey,Debbee Houghton Pdf

Author : Liz Davey,Debbee Houghton
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702078620

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The Midwife's Pocket Formulary E-Book by Liz Davey,Debbee Houghton Pdf

Now in its 4th edition The Midwifes Pocket Fomulary is the essential guide to all the drugs midwives encounter in their sphere of practice. Written in a practical and easy to understand style the book provides information on how to manage and administer these drugs. Written by 2 leading experts in the field it covers everything you need to know. Essential information, at a glance Convenient, pocket-sized format Clear, worked examples of drug calculations Systematic revision and updated for each category of medication to reflect contemporary provision of maternity care Underpinned by the new standards of proficiency for midwives (November 2019), the strengthened focus for all professionals on medicines optimisation, antimicrobial stewardship and professional guidance for medicines administration in health care settings published by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society ‘Emergency Drugs’, and ‘Intravenous fluids’, comprehensively updated to reflect contemporary resuscitation pathways and advice for local anaesthetic systemic toxicity embedded in NICE, RCOG and UK Resuscitation Council guidance Information and current advice for the use of antimicrobial agents– ‘Antibiotics’, ‘Antiseptics’ and ‘Antifungals’ to support up to date advice from NICE, the RCOG and MBBRACE for a range of circumstances in maternity care Specific updated advice on the use of the specific medications; for example restricted use of anticonvulsant medication Sodium Valporate for childbearing women

Author : Liz Davey,Debbee Houghton
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702043475

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The Midwife's Pocket Formulary by Liz Davey,Debbee Houghton Pdf

In current midwifey practice, one of the competencies covered by midwives is medicines management. Midwives and students are required to have an understanding of the range of medicines used within their sphere of practice.The Midwife's Pocket Formulary provides both practising midwives and students with key information on the administration and management of medications in midwifery practice. Essential information, at a glance Convenient, pocket-sized format Clear, worked examples of drug calculations Information on drug calculations now includes neonatal calculation and alternative calculation methods used by some HEIs 'Antidepressants' expanded to include current treatment therapies for existing mental health conditions, with safety information and guidance on current medications 'Intravenous fluids' comprehensively updated and extended 'Emergency drugs' completely revised to complement the NICE and RCOG guidance, with medications for each emergency grouped and cross-referenced to aid the reader Supported by up-to-date clinical guidelines from the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) Green top guidance Online pronunciation guide for drug terms and names.

Author : Claire Banister
Publisher : Books for Midwives Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Chemotherapy
ISBN : IND:30000087285601

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The Midwife's Pocket Formulary by Claire Banister Pdf

Claire Banister presents an easy-to-use reference guide to the most common pharmaceutical preparations used in maternity units. The book is intended to complement the British National Formulary and other main textbooks.

Author : Sue Macdonald,Gail Johnson
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1534 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323834834

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Mayes' Midwifery - E-Book by Sue Macdonald,Gail Johnson Pdf

Mayes’ Midwifery is a core text for students in the UK, known and loved for its in-depth approach and its close alignment with curricula and practice in this country. The sixteenth edition has been fully updated by leading midwifery educators Sue Macdonald and Gail Johnson, and input from several new expert contributors ensures this book remains at the cutting edge. The text covers all the main aspects of midwifery in detail, including the various stages of pregnancy, possible complexities around childbirth, and psychological and social considerations related to women’s health. It provides the most recent evidence along with detailed anatomy and physiology information, and how these translate into practice. Packed full of case studies, reflective activities and images, and accompanied by an ancillary website with 600 multiple choice questions and downloadable images, Mayes’ Midwifery makes learning easy for nursing students entering the profession as well as midwives returning to practice and qualified midwives working in different settings in the UK and overseas. Expert contributors include midwifery academics and clinicians, researchers, physiotherapists, neonatal nurse specialists, social scientists and legal experts Learning outcomes and key points to support structured study Reflective activities to apply theory to practice Figures, tables and breakout boxes help navigation and revision Associated online resources with over 600 MCQs, reflective activities, case studies, downloadable image bank to help with essay and assignment preparation Further reading to deepen knowledge and understanding New chapters addressing the issues around being a student midwife and entering the profession More detail about FGM and its legal implications, as well as transgender/binary individuals in pregnancy and childbirth New information on infection and control following from the COVID-19 pandemic Enhanced artwork program

Author : Monica Gribben,Stephen McLellan,Debbie McGirr,Sam Chenery-Morris
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781526412294

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How to Survive Your Nursing Or Midwifery Course by Monica Gribben,Stephen McLellan,Debbie McGirr,Sam Chenery-Morris Pdf

A guide to balancing academic work, placements and home life to help students to stay the course and succeed at their studies!

Author : Ian Peate,Cathy Hamilton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118690994

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Becoming a Midwife in the 21st Century by Ian Peate,Cathy Hamilton Pdf

The NMC have produced standards of proficiency for pre registration midwifery education and those standards have been written in an “academic” language, for higher education institutions. Each student prior to being admitted to the profession must have achieved the proficiencies stated in the NMC publication. The purpose of this book is to provide students with material related to the standards of midwifery education. The students will be able to use the contents of this text and relate it to their own approved programme of midwifery study, as their programme of study would have had to comply with NMC’s requirements. It will help student midwives appreciate how their own programmes have been designed, and why they are required to study and understand some of the subjects they are, or will be studying.

Author : Bronwen Bryant,Kathleen Knights
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1166 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780729581714

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Pharmacology for Health Professionals ebook by Bronwen Bryant,Kathleen Knights Pdf

Perfect for: Undergraduate Health science, Paramedic science, Nursing, Midwifery, Podiatry and Optometry students. Pharmacology for Health Professionals 4th Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to fundamental pharmacology principles and concepts. The fourth edition has been fully updated and revised to reflect the most up-to-date information on the clinical use of drugs, Australian and New Zealand scheduling, drug legislation and ethics. • Anatomy and physiology integrated throughout • Discipline-specific information integrated throughout and additional resources provided via Evolve • Key drug information at your fingertips: Drug Monographs, Drug Interactions Tables, Clinical Interest Boxes and key terms and abbreviations • End-of-chapter review exercises to test your understanding. • Evolve resources for both lecturer and student. • New and updated Drug Monographs describing important aspects of drugs and drug groups • Updated tables outlining detailed drug interactions occurring with major drug groups • Recent changes in the pharmacological management of major conditions • New Clinical Interest Boxes, including current New Zealand specific and pharmacological treatment of common diseases and conditions • Referencing most up-to-date reviews of drugs and major disease management • Guidelines for clinical choice and use of drugs • Enhanced information on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities, with a focus on interactions between drugs and CAM therapies • Improved internal design for ease of navigation.

Author : Maggie Mallik,Carol Hall,David Howard
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702037528

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Nursing Knowledge and Practice E-Book by Maggie Mallik,Carol Hall,David Howard Pdf

Nursing knowledge and practice is a comprehensive textbook which forms an ideal basis for foundation nursing students. The core emphasis in the organisation and presentation of knowledge in this third edition remains focused on the in-depth knowledge required by nurses to deliver care in the practice setting. The chapter contents encompass knowledge that applies to all branches of nursing e.g. Communication, Confusion, Aggression and Rehabilitation Safety and Risk, Infection Control, Medicines etc. The structure of all chapters is unique in integrating knowledge from subject areas often taught separately in the nursing curriculum. This enables the foundation student to integrate this range of knowledge in making decisions about the delivery of nursing care to patients/clients in all fields of nursing. Exercises are included to encourage reflection on practice and develop critical thinking skills. It also promotes the expansion of professional knowledge through the development of portfolio evidence. Building on the outstanding success of previous editions the authors have drawn extensively on current best evidence, including research, policy and substantial internet based resources, reflecting UK and international perspectives. • Each chapter begins with an overview of the content and concludes with a summary to help evaluate learning • Case studies reflect the diverse range of client needs and care settings of the four nursing branches and help relate theory to practice • Reflective exercises and suggestions for portfolio evidence, along with decision-making activities, promote reflection on personal experience and links to nursing practice using a problem-based approach • Current research is highlighted throughout, demonstrating the evidence-base for practice decisions. • Key web sites, annotated further reading and references encourage readers to pursue contemporary evidence that underpins competency-based practice. Full colour throughout Content fully updated in line with developments in clinical practice, teaching requirements and the evidence-base Free electronic ancillaries on Evolve enhance the knowledge provided in each chapter with additional information, exercises and resources An introductory chapter on ‘Nursing Knowledge and Practice’ explores the role and context of nursing, nationally and internationally, providing foundation information on core knowledge areas common to all nursing curricula.

Author : Jayne E. Marshall,Maureen D. Raynor
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 799 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702057458

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Myles' Textbook for Midwives E-Book by Jayne E. Marshall,Maureen D. Raynor Pdf

The most-popular midwifery textbook in the world! The sixteenth edition of this seminal textbook, Myles Textbook for Midwives, has been extensively revised and restructured to ensure that it reflects current midwifery practice, with an increased focus on topics that are fundamental to midwifery practice today. Well illustrated to assist visual learning Boxes highlighting significant information to aid study Introduction, Aims of the chapter and Conclusion for each chapter References, Further Reading and Useful websites to promote further learning Glossary of terms and acronyms provide simple definition of more complex terminologies Additional online resources Over 500 multiple-choice questions enable students to test their knowledge Unlabelled illustrations help reinforce learning Full image bank of illustrations to make study more visual and assist with projects. Full colour illustrations now used throughout the book, in response to student feedback Contains many new chapters, some of which are authored by members of the multi-professional team Up-to-date guidance on professional regulation, midwifery supervision, legal and ethical issues, risk management and clinical governance Recognition that midwives increasingly care for women with complex health needs, in a multicultural society Examination of the dilemmas involved in caring for women with a raised body mass index Chapter on optimising care of the perineum for women with perineal trauma, including those who have experienced female genital mutilation Guidance to support the trend for midwives to undertake the neonatal physical examination of the healthy term infant Additional coverage of basic neonatal resuscitation

Author : Caroline Homer,Pat Brodie,Jane Sandall,Nicky Leap
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780729587129

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Midwifery Continuity of Care by Caroline Homer,Pat Brodie,Jane Sandall,Nicky Leap Pdf

Midwifery Continuity of Care is a robust ‘how to’ guide to establishing midwifery continuity of care. Written by a team of international experts in their field, this book highlights lessons learned to help develop new ways of planning, implementing, evaluating and sustaining midwifery continuity of care for the benefit of women, babies and communities. Summarises the evidence for midwifery continuity of care to support policy makers, commissioners of maternity services and health service executives with their implementation of midwifery continuity of care Practical real world examples, stories and experiences to bring to life the diversity of ways that midwifery continuity of care can be implemented Highlights a range of issues for managers and leaders to be aware of, including organisational, industrial and safety and quality issues Explores how building alliances can enable midwifery continuity of care to flourish, addressing scaling up and sustainability Evolve Student and Faculty Resources: eBook on VitalSource An inspirational video interview with author, Jane Sandall

Author : Sue Jordan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781350310780

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Pharmacology for Midwives by Sue Jordan Pdf

The new edition of this ground-breaking text is an essential resource for the management of drugs during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. Fully updated in line with current midwifery practice, it includes new chapters on Disorders of the Immune System and Recreational Drugs, and expanded coverage of pain relief.

Author : Robert Lapham,Heather Agar
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780340987339

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Drug Calculations for Nurses: A Step-by-Step Approach 3rd Edition by Robert Lapham,Heather Agar Pdf

This best-selling pocket-sized book helps you perform drug calculations with confidence and competence. The completely updated third edition includes community practice and primary care settings, and a whole new section on pharmacology and medicines to put drug calculations into context. Starting with the basic mathematical skills required for calculations, including tips on using calculators and estimating answers, Drug Calculations for Nurses progresses to give you an understanding of basic pharmacokinetics and therapeutics. It also covers how drugs work in specific groups such as children and the elderly. The book takes you through step-by-step drug calculations with units and drug strengths clearly explained. Pre-test and a revision questions allow you to test and be confident in the skills you have acquired.