Obstetric Triage and Emergency Care Protocols, Second Edition (PDF Book)
Get the latest information on obstetric triage and emergency services in obstetric triage units with this practical pocket guide edited by Diane J. Angelini EdD CNM FACNM FAAN and Donna LaFontaine MD FACOG. Winner of the Second Place AJN Book-of-the-Year Award in Maternal and Child Health, this fully updated second edition is a valuable resource for both students and seasoned clinicians seeking critical information on obstetrics, midwifery, emergency, and family care.
With a strong collaborative and interprofessional approach, this pocket guide provides clinical protocols for over 30 emergent care situations, including updated guidelines and protocols for hypertension, sepsis, and postpartum complications. Each protocol is formatted consistently for quick access, with presenting symptomatology, patient history and data collection, physical exam findings, laboratory and imaging studies, differential diagnosis, and clinical management protocol/follow up. The book also features numerous figures and images, reference tables and standardized forms for reference and usage, algorithms, and clinical pathways to illustrate chapter content.
Key updates on ectopic pregnancy, severe preeclampsia, sexually transmitted and other infections, substance abuse, and psychiatric disorders in pregnancy are included. New chapters on sepsis in pregnancy and triage acuity tools provide additional vital information, while the expanded information on periviable obstetric management, Zika, and Ebola round out the exceptional content of this indispensable guide.
Product Details
- eBook Digital: 345 pages
- Publisher: Springer Publishing Company; 2 edition (August 1, 2017)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0826133924
- ISBN-13: 978-0826133922
- Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches