Mosby’s® Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring (Nursing Pocket Guides), 10th edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

By Lisa A. Miller CNM JD, David A. Miller, Rebecca L. Cypher MSN PNNP
Find real-world, clinically useful information on all aspects of electronic fetal monitoring! Authored by a nurse-midwife, a perinatologist, and a nurse, Mosby’s Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 10th Edition, is an evidence-based resource on fetal heart rate monitoring for all clinicians ― whether you are a nurse, a physician, or a midwife, a student or an instructor, this guide has information crucial to your practice. Designed specifically for the clinical environment, it provides a single source for interpretation and management of electronic fetal monitoring in labor and delivery, the intensive care unit, inpatient antepartum units, or the obstetric or midwifery office.

Compact format with vibrant two-color design offers quick and easy access to key information
Prioritization of fetal heart rate and uterine activity assessment, interpretation, and clinical management, grounded in evidence-based practice and current literature, guides you in delivering focused, effective care
Explanations of the relationship between specific fetal heart rate patterns and fetal acidemia provide critical insights for managing condition-specific care
Guidance for safe and competent care is reinforced through patient safety and risk management strategies, illustrated by case studies and legal commentary
Comprehensive guidance on best practices for accurate and timely electronic fetal monitoring documentation covers essential components of fetal heart rate and uterine activity assessment to support clear communication, informed clinical decisions, and legal compliance
Overview of contemporary obstetric models of care ― ranging from midwifery-led to physician-led and collaborative approaches ― highlights their impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes
Appendix on reviewing electronic fetal monitor tracings serves as a valuable reference and a test bank of questions to aid in certification preparation and knowledge reinforcement
Renowned author team features recognized leaders in the United States and a strong international presence

New content explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in fetal monitoring
Information on the wireless Patch System intrapartum maternal/fetal monitor explores how it noninvasively measures and displays fetal heart rate, maternal heart rate, and uterine activity
Restructured content related to monitoring and clinical management of the preterm fetus includes periviability and multiple gestations
Enhanced coverage addresses maternal cardiac arrest and resuscitative cesarean delivery
Updated recommendations for initiation of antepartum testing include highlighted conditions, gestational age, and frequency
In-depth review of documentation from a risk-management perspective highlights core components of quality charting for nurses, midwives, and physicians, along with the role of the electronic health record
Updated practice recommendations include the latest information on amnioinfusion

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mosby
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 26, 2026
Edition ‏ : ‎ 10th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0443123578
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0443123573