The Midwife's Pocket Formulary
- 4th Edition - May 21, 2020
- Latest edition
- Authors: Liz Davey, Debbee Houghton
- Language: English
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 t… Read more
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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
Introduction. Abbreviations. Glossary of terms. 1. Anaesthesia. 2. Analgesics. 3. Antacids. 4. Antiobiotics. 5. Anticoagulants. 6. Antiepileptic Medication. 7. Antidepressants and Treatments for Mental Health Conditions. 8. Antiemetics. 9. Antifungals. 10. Antihistamines. 11. Antihypertensives. 12. Antiseptics. 13. Anxiolytics and Hypnotics. 14. Contraceptives. 15. Emergency Drugs. 16. Hypoglycaemics. 17. Immunoglobulins. 18. Intravenous Fluids. 19. Miscellaneous. 20. Myometrial Relaxants. 21. Oxytocics. 22. Prostaglandins (PGE2). 23. Rectal Preparations - Laxatives and Haemorrhoid Preparations. 24. Vaccines. 25. Vitamins and Iron Preparations. 26. Drug Calculations. Index
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: May 21, 2020
- Language: English
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Liz Davey
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Bournemouth University, Dorset, UKDH
Debbee Houghton
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Bournemouth University, Dorset, UK