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Books in Maternity and womens health

Providing foundational knowledge and practical skills, this collection supports licensed practical and vocational nurses. It covers basic patient care, medication administration, and clinical procedures critical for safe practice.

  • Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

    • 9th Edition
    • Gloria Leifer
    • English
    Build the knowledge and clinical judgment you need to succeed in maternity and pediatric nursing! Written in a clear, easy-to-read style, Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition describes how you can provide effective, evidence-based care for women during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and for newborns and growing children. The text spans the continuum of child development, organizing topics from simple to complex and from health to illness; this approach makes it easy to locate information. Another hallmark of the book is its strong focus on family-centered care, health promotion, and illness prevention. Written by noted nursing educator Gloria Leifer, this bestselling text includes new Next-Generation NCLEX® exam-style case studies plus updates on infection control, pandemic responses, and more.

  • Neonatal Care for Nurses and Midwives

    Principles for Practice 2nd Edition
    • 2nd Edition
    • Victoria Kain + 1 more
    • English
    Written by neonatal nurses and midwives for nurses and midwives, the 2nd edition highlights the collaborative nature of neonatal care and the provision of individualised, developmentally and culturally appropriate, family-centred care. Spanning all neonatal care levels and considerations, across special care baby units (SCBU) and neonatal intensive care units (NICU), the text comprehensively addresses newborn screening, resuscitation, interdisciplinary teamwork, retrievals and transport; stabilisation of the high-risk newborn; legal and ethical issues; care of the normal newborn and end-of-life care in the neonatal unit. With an increased focus on the role of the midwife within the neonatal environment, the text is ideally suited to undergraduate nursing and midwifery students and as an introductory text for postgraduate neonatal intensive care specialisation.

  • DiSaia and Creasman Clinical Gynecologic Oncology

    • 10th Edition
    • William T. Creasman + 3 more
    • English
    For more than 40 years, DiSaia and Creasman Clinical Gynecologic Oncology has been the leading reference for diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers, providing physicians and trainees alike with expert guidance on clinical presentations and management. The fully revised 10th Edition remains the most readable, most comprehensive text in the field. Under outstanding editorial leadership from Dr. William Creasman and featuring a “who’s who” list of expert contributing authors, this authoritative reference is a must-have resource for improving outcomes and providing effective patient care.

  • Pflege konkret Gynäkologie Geburtshilfe

    • 7th Edition
    • Kay Goerke + 1 more
    • German
    Mit der Reihe Pflege konkret sind Sie für die Ausbildung zur Pflegefachperson und auch für die Zeit danach bestens gerüstet: Das Autorenteam aus Pflege und Medizin vernetzt Inhalte aus Pflegepraxis, Pflegewissenschaft, Krankheitslehre und Pharmakologie, so dass Sie alles über Pflege, Diagnostik und Therapie der wichtigsten Erkrankungen erfahren. Die Pflege deckt dabei ihre verschiedenen Dimensionen ab: präventiv – kurativ – rehabilitativ – palliativ. Praxisnah und wissenschaftsbasiert zugleich, werden Ihnen die Grundlagen der Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe, Pharmakologie und Neonatologie vermittelt, damit Sie in Pflegesituationen fallorientiert und pflegewissenschaftli... fundiert handeln können. Das übersichtliche Farbleitsystem sowie Definitions-, Vorsicht- und Merkkästen erleichtern das schnelle Auffinden von Informationen. Zahlreiche farbige Fotos und Bildserien geben Ihnen konkrete Handlungsanleitungen für die tägliche Praxis.Das ideale Lehr- und Nachschlagewerk! Die 7. Auflage wurde komplett aktualisiert und ist auf dem neuesten wissenschaftlichem Stand

  • Introduction to Research for Midwives

    • 4th Edition
    • Rowena Doughty + 1 more
    • English
    With an increasing expectation that all health professionals, including midwives, will base their practice on evidence, this popular book demystifies the world of research for midwives in the UK.Introduction to Research for Midwives is a highly regarded resource that helps the reader develop their research skills and guides them toward using evidence effectively in their clinical work. Written clearly and simply, it covers research methods and processes, critical evaluation of research, and application of research to practice.This book is suitable for both students and practising midwives, whether they are producers or end-users of research, or simply need to understand how to critique research articles and produce literature reviews.

  • Transcultural Midwifery Practice

    Concepts, Care and Challenges
    • 1st Edition
    • Sarah Esegbona-Adeigbe
    • English
    With increasing diversity in the UK’s childbearing population and ongoing racial disparities in maternal health outcomes, this new title will help both students and practising midwives provide care that meets the needs of childbearing women and birthing people from different cultural backgrounds.The book lays the foundations for exploration of the many manifestations of transcultural care and how it relates to women, their families and societies. It covers everything that midwives need to know in order to be sensitive to and aware of cultural differences, needs and preferences during pregnancy and childbirth, ultimately enabling them to provide better care for all.Written by senior midwifery lecturer Sarah Esegbona-Adeigbe, an experienced practitioner in ethnic minority health, high risk pregnancy and the socio-cultural context of women’s healthcare, Transcultural care in midwifery practice is destined to become a core text in midwifery courses.

  • Study Guide for Maternal Child Nursing Care

    • 7th Edition
    • Shannon E. Perry + 5 more
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of maternity and pediatric nursing with this practical study guide! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Maternal Child Nursing Care, 7th Edition, this workbook provides a variety of exercises and activities to help you review essential concepts, apply your knowledge, and learn to think critically. New to this edition are clinical judgment and Next Generation NCLEX-RN® (NGN) examination-style questions to help you prepare for success on the NGN and in nursing practice.

  • Maternal Child Nursing Care

    • 7th Edition
    • Shannon E. Perry + 5 more
    • English
    Master the essentials of maternity and pediatric nursing with this comprehensive, all-in-one text! Maternal Child Nursing Care, 7th Edition covers the issues and concerns of women during their childbearing years and children during their developing years. It uses a family-centered, problem-solving approach to patient care, with guidelines supported by evidence-based practice. New to this edition is an emphasis on clinical judgment skills and a new chapter on children with integumentary dysfunction. Written by a team of experts led by Shannon E. Perry and Marilyn J. Hockenberry, this book provides the accurate information you need to succeed in the classroom, the clinical setting, and on the Next Generation NCLEX-RN® examination.

  • Baillière’s Midwives' Dictionary

    • 14th Edition
    • Denise Tiran + 1 more
    • English
    Baillière’s Midwives’ Dictionary is an indispensable resource relied on by midwives around the world. Now in its 14th edition, this handy dictionary has been fully updated to define terminology relevant to contemporary midwifery and related obstetrics.The dictionary provides clear, simple definitions that can be easily understood by midwives of all levels, from first-year students to practising midwives, maternity support workers and birth professionals. It includes illustrations and appendices to explain key concepts further.This must-have little book will be your essential companion through your career, from the time you take your exams to your practice in an obstetric unit, community setting, home birth or an isolated location in a developing country.

  • Goldsmith’s Assisted Ventilation of the Neonate

    An Evidence-Based Approach to Newborn Respiratory Care
    • 7th Edition
    • Martin Keszler + 2 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Respiratory Therapy**A must-have reference for the entire NICU, Goldsmith’s Assisted Ventilation of the Neonate, 7th Edition, is the only fully comprehensive, evidence-based guide to all aspects of this fast-changing field. Easy to use and multidisciplinary in scope, this trusted reference provides authoritative guidance on contemporary management of neonatal respiratory diseases, with an emphasis on evidence-based pharmacologic and technologic advances that improve outcomes and quality of life in newborns. It’s an outstanding resource for neonatologists and NICU professionals to acquire new knowledge and techniques in this critical area of neonatal care.

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